Make Rotis Indian Style
A roti is a Pakistani or Indian version of bread. Fried gently, it is a favorite all over the nation. They are easy to make and even kids can help with some of the steps! There are many kinds of roti; this is the richer, oily version.
Steps
- Buy some flour in local Indian stores. They sell special versions. If you cannot obtain this, use all purpose baking flour.
- Using oil, slowly mix some of the flour with it. Eventually, a dough will be formed. Keep mixing until the dough is soft and there is no sign of the powder still left.
- Roll out the dough into thin disk shapes large enough to fit on a pan. Make these in advance, before you start the frying. Generally, make about two or three per person. Into the dough, press in small cut vegetables.
- Wash the tools you used, as flour left over can prove dangerous if the utensil is re-used again. Now switch on the stove to medium or high heat. Keep a bowl next to you to keep the fried bread in.
- Sprinkle the pan slightly with oil. Now place one of the dough disks in the pan and put a small spoonful of oil onto it. Using a flat cooking utensil, press down on the dough, then flip it over and do the same for the other side.
- Once the dough seems a pale skin color and feels solid, you are done. The bread should be slightly puffed up. Vegetables if you added them should be visible. With the utensil, lift up the bread and place it into a bowl. Start with the next disk of dough.
- Finished.
Tips
- Let experienced, older kids help out with the frying.
- Provide vegetable curries on the side with the food.
Warnings
- Don't let kids help out if there is a large risk in it. It is just a suggestion to let them help out.
- Never touch the hot pan.
Things You'll Need
- Frying pan
- Frying utensil
- Flour
- Oil
- Utensil(s) to roll out the dough.
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