Most cultures have their version of a flat bread, whether its soft pita bread from Greece, Khobez from Lebanon or Naan from India, they are delicious and perfect for mopping up the delicious flavours that come from these cuisines.
Sri Lanka is no different! Roti is a staple in many households and often eaten for dinner with the leftover curries from lunch. So here is mama's recipe for Sri Lankan roti, with a couple of small tweaks from me to make them even softer and tastier.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon of oil
Optional (but super tasty additions!)
A few curry leaves, finely chopped
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
HOW TO MAKE
Step 1:
Put the flour, coconut, your optional extras (if you choose), salt and oil into a bowl
Step 2:
Make a well in the middle of the flour and pour a little bit of water in. Stir with a spoon
Step 3:
Keep adding water and stirring until it forms a dough
Step 4:
Knead dough until its soft, the consistency of bread dough
Step 5:
Place back into bowl and cover with a tea towel, leave to rest for 10 mins
Step 6:
Divide dough evenly and on a floured board, roll each portion out to about 1-2mm thickness
Step 7:
Place your roti on a hot fry pan, no oil and allow to cook through. TIP: You will know its ready to flip when you start to see bubbles on the surface. Flip and cook on the other side.
Step 8:
Enjoy with your favourite curry. Mine is using it to scoop up a delicious bowl of Mama's Dhal!
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