Indian Flat Bread (Roti)

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Indian Flat Bread (Roti)

Recipe By : Miss RG Victor rec.food.recipes 12/95
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Untried

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 teaspoon oil
250 grams (2 cups) plain flour
Water
Butter or margarine
Oil for frying


Mix the oil and the flour with a bit of water to make a soft dough. Knead
well and allow to rest for 30 minutes. Roll into 4 balls then roll out into
circles, spread with butter and sprinkle with flour. Re-roll the dough and
roll into circles again. Fry gently with a little oil until brown flecks
appear

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NOTES : This is very similar to how I remember it being made in British
Guiana in the early 1960s. Ghee was used instead of butter. I don't
remember that very much oil was used to cook them. The roti were slapped
between the hands while they were still hot from the giddle. Sometimes they
were made with spiced lentils ("dal"?) inside. I can't remember how that
was done. (Rosemary Winters)
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