Ceylonese Roti

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 150 g coconut, grated
  • water (for kneading)
  • ghee (for shallow frying) or oil (for shallow frying)

Instructions

  1. Sift flour, salt and baking powder.
  2. Add coconut and mix well.
  3. Add water and knead to a soft dough.
  4. Cover with a damp cloth.
  5. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
  6. Divide dough into 8 parts.
  7. Roll each into a ball.
  8. Roll out each ball into a round disc 5" in diameter and of 1/4" thickness.
  9. Sprinkle with a little flour, if needed.
  10. Heat griddle, lightly grease and cook one at a time over low heat until brown specks appear on both sides.
  11. Remove from griddle.
  12. Keep warm.
  13. Grease the griddle before each roti.
  14. Wrap in a piece of foil to keep until needed.
  15. Reheat with foil in oven.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

418 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 33.6g 43% DV
Carbs 29.8g 11% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12345.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 122.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Calcium 1484.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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