Roti canai, also known as roti prata, is a popular flatbread dish originating from South India, commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei. It is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and is often accompanied by various curries, dhal, or simply sugar. This article offers a comprehensive guide to making roti canai at home, with step-by-step instructions for three different variations: the original roti canai, the crispy roti canai, and the roti canai telur (egg roti canai). Each recipe is carefully explained with detailed ingredients and cooking methods, ensuring a successful and delicious outcome. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create this beloved flatbread in your own kitchen.
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ROTI CANAI (AUTHENTIC MALAYSIAN RECIPE)
This is the authentic recipe used by the Mamak (Indians) in Malaysia. The recipes that have margarine or eggs and milk are not the ones they use in those Indian food stalls. Incredibly easy. must try!
Provided by MalaysianChef
Categories Breads
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix the salt in the water.
- Put the flour in a mixing bowl. Add the salted water gradually.
- Mix the flour into a dough. kneed until smooth. Make sure the texture of the dough is not too sticky and gooey.
- Oil your hands with cooking oil and then make the dough into palm sized balls.
- In a bowl pour some oil so that the dough doesn't stick to the bowl. Put in the balls, coating it with oil as you put one on top of each other. After it is all in a bowl, totally immerse it in oil. Leave over night.
- Oil your kneading space. Take out one dough ball, flatten it out into with you palms until the size of a dinner plate.
- Flip it like a pizza (I put a link below to show you how to flip it).
- Flip the dough a couple of times and spread it out until paper thin.
- Take the one edge and fold it to the middle. Do this another three times so that it will turn into a square.
- Grease a flat pan or skillet with cooking oil and cook until golden brown.
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=3EucCu1zafk&feature=related.
ROTI CANAI/PARATHA (INDIAN PANCAKE)
Breakfast, lunch, tea time, and dinner - this popular Indian pancake is available for a meal or snack. As kids we ate it sprinkled with sugar. It's typically served with curry and sambal if you choose to spice it up.
Provided by Suhara
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix warm water, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Put flour in a large mixing bowl; work in 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee using your fingertips.
- Beat egg and 1 teaspoon water together in a bowl; add to flour mixture. Gradually mix warm water mixture into flour mixture while kneading until dough becomes soft and pliable. Form dough into balls and let rest in a well-oiled bowl, 2 to 3 hours.
- Working on a flat greased surface, take a dough ball and flatten it using the heel of your palm to make a paper-thin circle. Spread 1 teaspoon ghee inside it. Fold the edges together to make roti into a square. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Heat about 1 tablespoon ghee on griddle or in a skillet over medium heat; cook roti until browned, 1 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 301.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
ROTI CANAI (MALAYSIAN STYLE)
Malaysian fried bread, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside; usually served with teh tarik and dhal (curry). After visiting Malaysia in 2003, I have had a tough time finding anything close to those foods here in Nebraska. I also hate converting g/mg to tsp/TBS, so I'm posting this on 'Zaar mostly for my own benefit to try later. I got this off of the Seberang Flour Mill site (Malaysia) http://www.seberangflour.com.my All yields and prep time are guesses.
Provided by Jessica T
Categories Breads
Time P1DT15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dissolve sugar and salt in water. Add milk, egg and flour and blend well. Add the margarine.
- Knead the dough until smooth and no longer sticky. Divide dough into 70 g pieces.
- Shape the dough into balls and coat with margarine. Cover the dough and leave for about five hours or overnight.
- Gently press the dough with palm, stretching it slightly. Hold the dough and stretch to expand the dough piece. Repeat this step for about eight times. (Or you can toss it like a pizza maker, I've seen this done and it's awesome).
- Finally you should get a piece of thin sheet of dough. Fold up or coil into a lump.
- Leave the dough for ten minutes. Fry on both sides over medium heat until golden brown.
- Serve Roti Canai with Curry.
ROTI CANAI
A famous Malaysian delicacy known as roti canai. It's transformed to include several delicious, but optional fillings from bananas, butter, eggs, to other more exotic tastes. Roti canai is usually served with several Indian curries; dhall (lentils) or sambar (mixed vegetable). Some people also have it with fish or chicken.
Provided by Wendys Kitchen
Categories Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix salt with flour and sieve into a bowl
- Add sugar if necessary
- Add water and knead into dough no longer sticks to hand
- Knead till it feels 'elastic'
- Divide into 8 portion, return to bowl, brush it with ghee and cover with damp cloth leaving for 1/2 hour
- Take 1 portion, spread a little ghee on top and flatten with hands
- Pick up flattened dough by the edges and swirl in circular motion until dough thins out
- Fold dough to form a square and flatten out again
- Repeat process to trap air in layers of dough
- Flatten once again and fry on heated flat pan or iron griddle till cooked
- Remove and serve hot with dhal or any curry of your choice (see also Chicken Curry, Mutton Kurma, Beef Rendang).
MALAYSIAN ROTI CANAI (KINDA LIKE A PANCAKE)
This is a breakfast item kinda like pancakes that is flattened folded and fried. There is a youtube video on how to do this if you are interested just search ' making malaysia roti canai.' found at seleremalaysia.com for zwt6.
Provided by cookin_nurse
Categories Asian
Time 20m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix flour, ghee and salt. Add water and knead until dough is smooth and not sticky. Oil your hands with cooking oil and make the dough into small sized balls. Rest the dough for 2-3 hours. Leave overnight for ultimate satisfaction. Once dough is ready, flatten and flip dough before frying. See below video for reference.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.2, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.5
Tips:
- Choose the right flour: For roti canai, use all-purpose flour or bread flour. All-purpose flour will give you a softer roti, while bread flour will give you a chewier roti.
- Knead the dough properly: Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give the roti its characteristic chewy texture.
- Let the dough rest: After you have kneaded the dough, let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the gluten to relax and make the dough easier to work with.
- Use enough oil: When you are cooking the roti, use enough oil to prevent it from sticking to the pan. This will also help to give the roti its characteristic golden brown color.
- Cook the roti over medium heat: Cook the roti over medium heat until it is cooked through. This will help to prevent the roti from burning.
- Serve the roti hot: Roti canai is best served hot. You can serve it with a variety of dipping sauces, such as curry, dal, or chutney.
Conclusion:
Roti canai is a delicious and versatile flatbread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make perfect roti canai at home.
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