Description
Flaky Roti is generally an Indian bread but it is consumed widely in Malaysia and Indonesia. Like naan it is popular in countries with large Indian population.
Instructions
- Place flour in a large bowl then gently add water while mixing it by hand until it forms a ball. Knead it for 3 minutes or until it is elastic in a dusted board.
- Form into a smooth ball, place it back into the bowl then cover bowl with cling wrap then set it aside in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Go back to your board and dust it again, divide the ball into 4 equal parts then form each one into a smaller bowl.
- Place the ball in the middle then flatten it with a rolling pin to form a circle, brush top with ghee.
- Fold circle in half then brush it again with ghee.
- Fold it again in half so now it resembles a quarter circle then flatten it and try to make a big circle again. Brush top again with ghee then repeat the process again from #4 for one more time. Once finished flatten into one big circle then set them aside.
- Repeat this with the remaining balls.
- Prepare a non-stick frying pan then place the circle dough and cook in medium heat. Once edges turn light brown flip it over then brush top with ghee.
- Flip it again once the edges turn light brown then brush top with ghee again.
- Flip over and over again until golden brown on both sides.
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I am always amazed watching people make roti here - it truly is a skill to throw it in the air and then make the dough stick on the metal board, so they can stretch out that gluten even more. The end result is just delicious !
Oh, yes - must give this a try, I love roti but have never made - no idea why!
I love roti. I recently found out about a kitchen gadget called the Rotimatic that can make fresh roti at the push of a button. They probably don't stand up to the handmade variety, but it's a neat idea.
I like that gadget I hope I can find that here
I love roti! I was introduced to it about a year ago. It's delicious and so versatile.
I love LOVE rotI!!! It's one of dish that we always order, but not making it at home. You inspire me! I hope i can make it flaky like yours!
I need to get the resident bread baker onto this. I love roti!
Is roti a lot like naan in flavor and texture? I'm not sure if I've ever had it. It looks easier enough to make and I can see it would be perfect with just about any soup, curry, or saucy dish.
I love roti, I have never tried to make it before. Thanks for this recipe. Sometimes when at a Malaysian restaurant, I like to swap the rice for roti (or have both). Is it usual to have both rice and roti in a meal or to choose one only?
Yup you can have both of them, I do the same as well :)