How to Make Roti Canai/Paratha (Indian Pancake) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roti Canai/Paratha, also known as Indian pancake, is a popular dish in South Asian cuisine. It is a type of flatbread that is commonly consumed for breakfast or as a snack. Roti Canai/Paratha is loved for its crispy exterior and soft, flaky layers. It is often accompanied by a variety of savory and spicy dipping sauces or curry.

Roti Canai/Paratha is a staple in many Indian, Pakistani, and Malaysian households, and it is often sold at street food stalls and restaurants. The process of ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix warm water, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Put flour in a large mixing bowl; work in 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee using your fingertips.
  • Beat egg and 1 teaspoon water together in a bowl; add to flour mixture. Gradually mix warm water mixture into flour mixture while kneading until dough becomes soft and pliable. Form dough into balls and let rest in a well-oiled bowl, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Working on a flat greased surface, take a dough ball and flatten it using the heel of your palm to make a paper-thin circle. Spread 1 teaspoon ghee inside it. Fold the edges together to make roti into a square. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon ghee on griddle or in a skillet over medium heat; cook roti until browned, 1 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 89mg