# Cape Malay Flakey Rooti / Roti /Paratha

This video shows you how to make a Cape Malay Flakey Rooti or Paratha, a perfect dish to enjoy.

- Total time: 240 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Sift 5 cups of cake flour into a bowl.
2. Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
4. Add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the bowl.
5. Mix the ingredients with a spatula and then rub the oil into the flour mixture using your hand until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
6. Add 2 1/2 cups of rapidly boiling water to the mixture, keeping a quarter cup aside.
7. Mix with a spatula, then knead with your hands until the dough comes together on the countertop.
8. Shape the dough into a sausage shape and cut it into about 12 equal pieces.
9. Roll out a piece of dough into a round disk using a rolling pin.
10. Spread butter or margarine over the rolled-out dough.
11. Roll up the buttered dough and give it a slight twist.
12. Roll the twisted dough into an S-shape, then place one part on top of the other.
13. Place the prepared dough balls into a container.
14. Refrigerate the dough for 4 hours, or put it in the freezer for about an hour if in a hurry.
15. Add a little bit of oil to a non-stick pan.
16. Roll out a refrigerated dough ball and add it to the pan to fry.
17. Flip the roti when one side is cooked and golden brown.
18. Place the cooked roti on a plate and cover it with a lid to keep it warm.

## Equipment

- Bowl
- Sifter
- Spoon
- Hands
- Countertop
- Spatula
- Non-stick pan
- Container 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1312876440483176&rdid=eAIwKxaqQRyTd12A
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7d24a6bb-4f1d-4b52-80d0-70ae07eed5fe
- Extracted: 2025-10-13

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