Breakfast

Roti Canai

Roti Canai

A flaky, layered Malaysian flatbread, pan-fried and served with curry dip.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp condensed milk
  • 4 tbsp ghee or oil
  • Salt
  • Curry sauce for dipping

Steps

  1. Knead flour, water, condensed milk, and salt into a soft, elastic dough; rest covered for 30 minutes.
  2. Divide into balls, coat in oil, and rest again for 1 hour.
  3. Flatten each ball by stretching thinly, then fold into a square.
  4. Pan-fry on a hot griddle with ghee until golden and flaky on both sides.
  5. Crush gently between hands to separate layers.
  6. Serve hot with curry dipping sauce.