These days roti’s can be bought but they are actually so nice when freshly cooked at home, using only 4 basic ingredients. It may take some practice to form them nicely, though. Be daring and try, then fill them with the curry of your heart’s desire and enjoy!
Roti Recipe
Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups flour sifted
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 tbsp melted butter and extra for brushing
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sift the flour and add melted butter.
- Add salt and pour boiling water into the flour.
- Use a spoon to mix into a wet, lumpy mixture.
- Once slightly cooled down, knead into a soft dough. Initially it feels sticky but it will get smooth.
- You may add a little more butter if the dough does not feel soft and continue to knead.
- Form 8 balls. Flatten the on a powdered surface with the palm of your hand.
- Roll into a circle of about 20cm in diameter.
- Place the roti on a pan and cook until it starts to bubble somewhat.
- Flip and cook until the other side starts to bubble.
- Brush with butter flip over again. Brush the other side with butter.
- Cook time approximately 1 minute per roti, flipping it over three times.
- Put kitchen towel at the bottom of a container and pile roti's up. Cover when cooled to keep them soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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