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Roti

Originating in the Indian subcontinent, roti is a flatbread that is eaten primarily as a snack, topped with sweetened condensed milk, sugar, banana, and/or chocolate. Roti is distinctive in that it is an unleavened bread, unlike other popular Indian flatbreads like naan. It is commonly available fresh from Thai street vendors.

Recipe Servings: 12

Prep Time
20 minutes
+ 10 minutes resting
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups durum wheat flour, plus extra to dust work surface
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Combine flour, salt, water, and oil in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
  2. Turn dough out on a floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Cover with a damp cloth for 10 minutes.
  4. Roll out each piece using a rolling pin until 6–8 inches in diameter.
  5. Preheat a dry skillet (no oil) over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook dough circles in the skillet for 1 minute, then flip. Repeat the flipping/cooking process once or twice more until cooked through. When cooked, roti will have some dark brown spots.
  7. Serve warm.

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