Quick & Easy Roti

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, add the sifted plain flour, salt, and about 2 teaspoons of oil. Give it a quick mix with your hands.

Step 2: Knead the Dough

Slowly add the hot water, mixing with a spoon until it starts to come together. Then, use your hands to knead the dough by bringing the flour from the edges to the center and pushing it down with your knuckles until the dough is smooth.

Step 3: Rest the Dough

Rub the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of oil all over the dough. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Re-knead and Prepare for Rolling

After 10 minutes, knead the dough again. Place a tea towel or microfiber cloth under your rolling board to prevent it from moving. Place the dough on the rolling board and roll it into a log shape.

Step 5: Divide and Shape Dough Balls

Divide the dough log into 8 or 9 equal-sized pieces. Take one piece of dough, flatten it, bring the edges to the top, and squeeze it together to form a smooth ball. Push it down slightly, roll it into a perfect ball, and then flatten it slightly. Coat it with some dry flour on both sides and place it in a dish. Repeat this process with the remaining dough pieces. Cover the dish with a tea towel and set aside.

Step 6: Preheat Griddle and Prepare Plate

Preheat a griddle or a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Line a plate with a tea towel and place a paper towel on top to keep the cooked rotis warm and soft.

Step 7: Roll the Rotis

Take one flattened, flour-coated dough piece and place it on the rolling board. Sprinkle some dry flour on both sides. Flatten it with your palm and then use a rolling pin to roll it into a thin, round circle. Do not worry about achieving a perfect round shape.

Step 8: Cook the Rotis

Place one rolled roti on the preheated griddle. Wait for bubbles to appear on the top surface. Flip it over using a spatula and cook for 20 seconds. Flip it over again, then use a soft tea towel to lightly press on the top of the roti to help it puff up. Flip it one more time, cook for 10 seconds, and then take it out onto the prepared plate.

Step 9: Brush with Ghee/Oil

Apply some ghee or oil on both sides of the cooked roti using a pastry brush.

Step 10: Repeat and Serve

Repeat the rolling and cooking process with the remaining dough pieces. Serve the quick and easy rotis warm or cold with any of your favorite curries.

• To get a perfect flour measurement, take a heaped cup of flour, use something flat to lightly push it down, and scrape the excess flour off.

• Do not worry too much about the perfect round shape when rolling the rotis.

• Line a plate with a tea towel and place a paper towel on top to keep the cooked rotis warm and soft.

• Leftover rotis can be kept in a sealed container for up to 3 days.