Guyanese Roti
Discover the delightful flavors of Guyanese Roti with this simple recipe. This traditional flatbread is a staple in Guyanese cuisine, perfect for pairing with curries or enjoying on its own. Made with just a few basic ingredients, it offers a soft, flaky texture that will elevate any meal. Follow these easy steps to create your own delicious Roti at home.
By API | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4
Tags: Indian, Guyana, Roti, Bread, Cumin, Curry, Caribbean, West, Tawa
Ingredients
Instructions
- Collect all necessary ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, oil, and water.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Incorporate the oil into the dry mixture and stir until it resembles crumbs.
- Slowly pour in the water, mixing until a cohesive dough is achieved.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough for approximately 5-10 minutes until it is smooth.
- Drape a damp cloth over the dough and allow it to rest for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- After resting, divide the dough into small portions, roughly the size of a golf ball.
- On a floured surface, flatten each portion into a circular shape.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Transfer the flattened dough onto the heated skillet.
- Cook for around 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear on the top.
- Turn the roti over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Take the roti off the skillet and keep it warm.
- Continue the cooking process with the rest of the dough portions.
- Serve the roti warm alongside your preferred curry or dish.