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Roti recipe
Delicious, soft roti perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 250 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
How to make Roti
- In a bowl, combine 500 g of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt evenly.
- Gradually add 250 ml of water to the flour mixture, mixing with your hands until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Once rested, divide the dough into 6 equal balls for shaping.
- Roll each ball into a flat circle about 15 cm in diameter, ensuring even thickness.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook each roti for 1-2 minutes on each side until brown spots appear and the surface is cooked.
- Brush each cooked roti with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil while they are warm before serving.
What is Roti?
Roti is a traditional dish from Trinidad and Tobago, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around all-purpose flour. The recipe below uses 5 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Roti take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 53 dishes built on all-purpose flour. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Roti?
Roll the roti thin for a softer texture.
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