Delicious Roti Canai Paratha Recipe

Learn how to make the famous Roti Canai Paratha, a popular Indian pancake that is flaky, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. This recipe will guide you through the step-by-step process of making this delightful dish, which can be enjoyed with various curries or eaten on its own.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter
• 3/4 cup water
• Extra all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
2. Add the ghee or clarified butter to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Slowly add water to the mixture, a little at a time, and mix until it forms a soft dough. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of golf balls. Roll each ball in your hands to smooth out any cracks.
5. Take one ball of dough and flatten it with your hands. Dust it with flour, then roll it out into a thin, round disc.
6. Brush the surface of the rolled-out dough with vegetable oil, then fold it in half to form a semi-circle. Brush the folded dough with more oil, then fold it in half again to form a triangle.
7. Dust the triangle-shaped dough with flour, then roll it out into a larger, thin triangle.
8. Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the rolled-out dough onto the hot skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Remove the cooked Roti Canai Paratha from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
10. Serve the Roti Canai Paratha hot with your choice of curry or enjoy it on its own.

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