Soft and Tasty Rotis

Step 1: Prepare the Roti Dough

In a mixing bowl, add 3 cups (375g) of all-purpose wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 3 tablespoons of salted butter. Gradually add 400ml of boiling hot water, mixing with a spoon initially to avoid burns, until a soft dough forms.

Step 2: Knead the Dough

Knead the dough in the bowl for at least 2 minutes. If the dough is sticky, add a little dry flour and continue kneading until it is smooth and no longer sticky. The dough should be soft and have a perfect consistency.

Step 3: Divide and Shape the Dough

Place the kneaded dough onto your workboard and cut it in half. Roll out each half into a long cylinder. Then, cut each cylinder into 6 equal pieces, resulting in a total of 12 pieces.

Step 4: Form Dough Discs

Take each piece of dough and turn it into a disc by gently twisting and pressing it into a round shape. Set the formed discs aside.

Step 5: Prepare for Rolling

Sprinkle a little dry flour onto your work table. Place the dough discs on top of the dry flour and keep them covered to prevent them from drying out. You will work with one disc at a time.

Step 6: Roll Out the Rotis

For rolling, first apply some dry flour onto your rolling pin. Place a dough disc on the floured work surface, gently press it with your fingers to flatten it slightly, and then roll it out using the rolling pin. Use the weight of the rolling pin rather than applying too much pressure. If the roti starts to stick, move it aside, add more dry flour to your rolling pin, and continue rolling until it's a thin, even circle.

Step 7: Toast the Rotis (First Side)

Heat a flat pan on medium heat. Once the pan is nice and hot, place the first rolled-out roti onto it. Allow it to toast for about 15-20 seconds. Once you see bubbles starting to appear on top and the roti comes loose from the pan, turn it over.

Step 8: Apply Butter (First Side)

After turning the roti over, immediately apply melted salted butter generously onto the toasted side using a brush. You will notice the roti starting to puff up beautifully.

Step 9: Apply Butter (Second Side) and Finish Toasting

Turn the roti over again. Apply melted salted butter to the second side. Turn it over one more time and let it toast for about 5-6 seconds until it has beautiful golden brown spots. The first roti is now ready.

Step 10: Serve the Rotis

Remove the toasted roti from the pan and place it on a plate. Continue the toasting process for the remaining rotis, stacking them as they are done. Serve the soft and tasty rotis with your favorite curries.

• Use a spoon to mix the hot water into the flour initially to avoid burning your hands.

• If the dough is too sticky after kneading, add a little dry flour and continue kneading until it reaches a perfect, non-sticky consistency.

• When rolling out the rotis, apply dry flour to the rolling pin instead of directly onto the roti to prevent affecting the dough's texture.

• Use the weight of the rolling pin rather than applying excessive pressure to roll out the soft dough gently.