Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake)
Roti canai, also known as paratha, is a gently salted Indian pancake enriched with egg and clarified butter, with a subtle sweetness from a pinch of sugar. Made from a simple flour-and-water dough, it is suited to serving as a snack or alongside curry and sambal for a satisfying meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix warm water, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Put flour in a large mixing bowl and work in ghee using your fingertips.
- 2
Beat egg and water together in a bowl; add to the flour mixture. Gradually mix the warm water mixture into the flour mixture while kneading until the dough becomes soft and pliable. Form the dough into balls and let rest in a well-oiled bowl for 2 to 3 hours.
- 3
Working on a flat, greased surface, take a dough ball and flatten it with the heel of your palm to make a paper-thin circle. Spread ghee inside it. Fold the edges together to form the roti into a square. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- 4
Heat ghee on a griddle or in a skillet over medium heat; cook the roti until browned, 1 to 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 372.63 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 8.58 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 58.7 g 21%
- Total Fat 9.65 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 6.05 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.89 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 24.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.03 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.96 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 5.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 3.9 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 22.35 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 36.21 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) is an Indian breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, and Ghee. Each serving provides about 372.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake)?
- It is an Indian pancake recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Ghee, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake)?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 372.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) healthy?
- Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 372.63 calories and 8.58 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.05 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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