Homemade roti in cast iron skillet

Homemade roti: The perfect side for a hearty curry. Photo by Anshu A on Unsplash

Homemade roti: The perfect side for a hearty curry

Every great curry needs something on the side to enjoy the aromatic and tasty sauce that’s left over. Try this homemade roti recipe!

Homemade roti in cast iron skillet

Homemade roti: The perfect side for a hearty curry. Photo by Anshu A on Unsplash

When the summer evenings are rainy and cozy, comfort food is the way to go. There’s no meal as comforting as a spicy heartwarming curry but it also needs something on the side. Homemade roti is a great option as the flatbread is made from ingredients you probably already have and is a great vessel for the curry. Roti is an Indian flatbread that’s often served with curry and is made with only four ingredients before being toasted in a pan.

Homemade roti recipe suggestions

You can adjust the recipe to make as many roti as you want to, especially because you’re going to have more than one yourself. You can also make garlic butter for the last bit of basting and also add a squeeze of lemon juice. The buttery pastry is always welcome with a delicious curry and also provides some great texture to each bite. You can even enjoy it with the last bit of sauce in the bowl and we won’t judge.

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Every great curry needs something on the side to enjoy the aromatic and tasty sauce that’s left over. Try this homemade roti recipe!

Last updated on 21 December 2022

Homemade roti recipe

4 from 12 votes
Recipe by Gary Dunn Course: SidesCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 2 cups flour

  • 4 tbsp 4 melted butter plus extra for brushing the rotis

  • 1 cup 1 boiling water

  • 1 pinch 1 salt

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, sift the flour.
  • Add the melted butter.
  • Pour in the boiling water and mix using a fork or wooden spoon.
  • When the mixture is cool enough, knead with your hands to form a soft dough. If the dough is not soft enough add a dribble of butter.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan on medium heat.
  • Break the dough into 8 small pieces and roll into balls. Flatten each ball with your hand and roll each one out into round discs on a lightly floured surface. You are never going to get a perfect circle every time, but practice makes perfect.
  • Place the roti in the pan and toast on either side until it starts to bubble. Brush with butter on both sides as you are toasting. It takes about one minute to toast the roti.
  • Enjoy with curry or with a generous smear of butter.

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