Asia Food
Popular in Malaysia and Singapore.
Roti prata and the Malaysian variant Roti canai are served slightly differently, influenced by each country’s culture and economic affluence. For instance, while it is common to find outlets in Singapore serving roti prata with flavourings and/or toppings such as garlic, banana, chocolate, durian and cheese, it is less so in Malaysia. There are also differences in nomenclature in Singapore and Malaysia. In Singapore, the varieties of Roti prata are named mostly in English, such as cheese prata or onion prata, whereas in Malaysia they are commonly named in the Malay Language, such as roti telur, roti kosong, roti tampal and roti pisang.
Although the term roti canai is used for the Malaysian variant, the term “roti prata” is used in Southern Malaysia. But roti canai and roti prata is a same thing.
This food is very famous among Malaysia citizen.In Malaysia majority tend to consume it as a late night or early morning dish, particularly at 24-hour outlets usually at mamak stall. This food is not too expensive for a ROTI KOSONG RM0.70/slice and ROTI TELOR RM1.20/slice so every person can eat to feeling the taste.
Here if a reader interest to know how to make a roti canai u can try by u self at home uses this recipe. Good luck.-
INGREDIENTS:
• 3 Cups flour
• 5 tbsp Melted ghee or margarine
• 3 – 6 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 Cup warm milk
• 1 tsp Salt
HOW TO MAKE ROTI PRATA:
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Sift the flour and salt into a big bowl, add ghee and stir till mixture looks crumbly. |
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Slowly pour in the milk and mix properly. |
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Knead the dough without adding extra flour till it pulls away from the bowl and forms a soft ball. |
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Continue kneading till the dough is slightly sticky, for about 10 minutes. |
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Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball, flatten it slightly and massage it with ghee. |
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Put the flattened balls on a tray and cover it with a wet cloth. |
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Let the dough rest for about 5 hours. |
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Now evenly oil a rolling pan and work surface with ghee. |
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Roll out each ball and extend it into a paper-thin circle, about 9 inches in diameter. |
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Heat a skillet on medium flame and grease it with 1 tsp each of a vegetable oil and ghee. |
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Fry the roti gently for about 2 minutes till the bottom is properly browned. |
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When the bottom is golden brown and speckled and the roti is puffy, take out it and drain on a paper towel. |

# 1 by lonelyplanet
December 8th, 2010 at 7:15 am #
Nice recipe method sharing cooking techniques
# 2 by EIAN
April 8th, 2011 at 8:50 am #