Roti Canai / 印度煎饼 / ロティチャナイ

For some reasons, I did not have a chance to eat Roti Canai during my recent Chinese New Year trip in Malaysia. Thus, I made some myself in less than a week  back to normal life here in Japan. Roti Canai (aka roti Chennai / roti Pratha) is one of the most popular breakfasts in Malaysia, together with a cup of hot teh tarik (foamy milk tea) is a heaven combination. My half-Malaysian 6yo boy asked for teh tarik this morning once he saw his breakfast, and he ate 3 pieces!

Roti Telur for me!

Recipe I have called for sweetened condensed milk which I did not have so I adjusted it according to my taste by adding sugar and fresh milk. It is necessary to prepare the dough and shape it into small balls the night before making the roti, to rest the dough well so it can be pulled into thin film.

Roti Canai/Roti Pratha (手抓饼/ロティチャナイ)

Ingredients (makes 8 to10 pcs):

375 g all purpose flour
100 ml water
75 ml fresh milk
20 ml cooking oil
30 g sugar
1 tsp salt
For coating:
20 g butter or ghee
30 ml Cooking oil in small bowl

Method:

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients then knead till its surface is smooth. Divide and shape into 8 to 10 equal size balls.
   
2. Coat each ball with butter or ghee, place in a bowl then cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest on the kitchen bench (or in the fridge if your area is warm) for a night.
3. To make roti, oiled the table top (I covered my dining table with plastic wrap first) slightly and flatten all dough balls then set aside for 5-10 minutes. 
4. Oil the dough a little, flatten it further with palm then pull gentle to make thin film (as thin as possible). Sprinkle some oil on it, fold into square or desired shape.
5. Preheat a pan, pan-fry roti 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer roti onto chopping board, whack it side way with both hands to fluffy up. Transfer to serving plate, serve warm with your favourite curry.
     

I had mine with Malaysian Curry, but mil had it with Japanese Curry as the Malaysian curry was too hot for her. Or, you may want to have yours with Dhal Curry?