Cape Malay Flakey Rooti / Roti /Paratha

240 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sift 5 cups of cake flour into a bowl.
  2. 2Sift 5 cups of cake flour into a bowl.
  3. 3Sift 5 cups of cake flour into a bowl.
  4. 4Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.
  5. 5Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.
  6. 6Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  8. 8Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  9. 9Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  10. 10Add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the bowl.
  11. 11Add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the bowl.
  12. 12Add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the bowl.
  13. 13Mix the ingredients with a spatula and then rub the oil into the flour mixture using your hand until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  14. 14Mix the ingredients with a spatula and then rub the oil into the flour mixture using your hand until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  15. 15Mix the ingredients with a spatula and then rub the oil into the flour mixture using your hand until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  16. 16Add 2 1/2 cups of rapidly boiling water to the mixture, keeping a quarter cup aside.
  17. 17Add 2 1/2 cups of rapidly boiling water to the mixture, keeping a quarter cup aside.
  18. 18Add 2 1/2 cups of rapidly boiling water to the mixture, keeping a quarter cup aside.
  19. 19Mix with a spatula, then knead with your hands until the dough comes together on the countertop.
  20. 20Mix with a spatula, then knead with your hands until the dough comes together on the countertop.
  21. 21Mix with a spatula, then knead with your hands until the dough comes together on the countertop.
  22. 22Shape the dough into a sausage shape and cut it into about 12 equal pieces.
  23. 23Shape the dough into a sausage shape and cut it into about 12 equal pieces.
  24. 24Shape the dough into a sausage shape and cut it into about 12 equal pieces.
  25. 25Roll out a piece of dough into a round disk using a rolling pin.
  26. 26Roll out a piece of dough into a round disk using a rolling pin.
  27. 27Roll out a piece of dough into a round disk using a rolling pin.
  28. 28Spread butter or margarine over the rolled-out dough.
  29. 29Spread butter or margarine over the rolled-out dough.
  30. 30Spread butter or margarine over the rolled-out dough.
  31. 31Roll up the buttered dough and give it a slight twist.
  32. 32Roll up the buttered dough and give it a slight twist.
  33. 33Roll up the buttered dough and give it a slight twist.
  34. 34Roll the twisted dough into an S-shape, then place one part on top of the other.
  35. 35Roll the twisted dough into an S-shape, then place one part on top of the other.
  36. 36Roll the twisted dough into an S-shape, then place one part on top of the other.
  37. 37Place the prepared dough balls into a container.
  38. 38Place the prepared dough balls into a container.
  39. 39Place the prepared dough balls into a container.
  40. 40Refrigerate the dough for 4 hours, or put it in the freezer for about an hour if in a hurry.
  41. 41Refrigerate the dough for 4 hours, or put it in the freezer for about an hour if in a hurry.
  42. 42Refrigerate the dough for 4 hours, or put it in the freezer for about an hour if in a hurry.
  43. 43Add a little bit of oil to a non-stick pan.
  44. 44Add a little bit of oil to a non-stick pan.
  45. 45Add a little bit of oil to a non-stick pan.
  46. 46Roll out a refrigerated dough ball and add it to the pan to fry.
  47. 47Roll out a refrigerated dough ball and add it to the pan to fry.
  48. 48Roll out a refrigerated dough ball and add it to the pan to fry.
  49. 49Flip the roti when one side is cooked and golden brown.
  50. 50Flip the roti when one side is cooked and golden brown.
  51. 51Flip the roti when one side is cooked and golden brown.
  52. 52Place the cooked roti on a plate and cover it with a lid to keep it warm.
  53. 53Place the cooked roti on a plate and cover it with a lid to keep it warm.
  54. 54Place the cooked roti on a plate and cover it with a lid to keep it warm.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Cake Flour
  • 5 cups Cake Flour
  • 5 cups Cake Flour
  • 4 tsp Baking powder
  • 4 tsp Baking powder
  • 4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 cup Cooking oil
  • 0.25 cup Cooking oil
  • 0.25 cup Cooking oil
  • 2.5 cups Boiling water
  • 2.5 cups Boiling water
  • 2.5 cups Boiling water
  • Margarine
  • Margarine
  • Margarine

Equipment

BowlSifterSpoonHandsCountertopSpatulaNon-stick panContainer with lid

Tips

  • The dough is perfect when it doesn't stick to the countertop, it's not sticky nor too dry.
  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours before frying, or for an hour in the freezer if you are in a hurry.
Cape Malay Flakey Rooti / Roti /Paratha | Clip Recipe