Description
Flaky Roti Canai made with simple ingredients like flour, water, and oil to create a crispy, buttery flatbread that’s perfect for curries or as a snack.
Ingredients
500 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp sea salt
180 mL boiling water
180 mL room temperature water
Oil for coating, layering, and cooking
Butter or ghee (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
2. Gradually add boiling water and stir until clumps form.
3. Add room temperature water and mix until soft dough forms.
4. Rest the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
5. Knead the dough until smooth, then divide into 8 portions.
6. Roll each dough portion into balls and coat with oil.
7. Let the dough balls rest for 2 hours or overnight.
8. Flatten and stretch one dough ball into a thin sheet.
9. Brush with oil or ghee, roll into a tube, and coil into a spiral.
10. Cook on medium heat in a non-stick pan until golden brown on both sides.
11. Serve hot with curry or sugar.
Notes
Resting the dough overnight makes it more pliable.
For extra richness, use ghee or butter when cooking.
Ensure the pan is at medium heat for even cooking.