Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake)
Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) delivers flaky, layered sheets with a buttery ghee richness and a tender, stretchy bite. It’s special for its laminated dough and griddled finish that pairs beautifully with curries, dal, or a sweet tea break. Serve warm for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you want a comforting, tear-and-dip bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine warm water, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Place flour in a large mixing bowl; rub in 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee with your fingertips.
- 2
Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a bowl; add to the flour mixture. Gradually knead in the warm water mixture until the dough is soft and flexible. Shape the dough into balls and let them rest in a well-oiled bowl for 2 to 3 hours.
- 3
On a greased flat surface, take a dough ball and press it with the heel of your palm into a paper-thin circle. Spread 1 teaspoon ghee over it. Fold the edges together to form the roti into a square. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- 4
Heat about 1 tablespoon ghee on a griddle or in a skillet over medium heat; cook the roti until browned, 1 to 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 344.44 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.59 g Moderate
- Carbs 58.68 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.71 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.18 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 43.11 mg Moderate
- Sodium 24.47 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.01 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.04 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.94 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.9 mg Good Source
- Potassium 22.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 31.44 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) is an Indian breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Ghee, and Salt. Each serving provides about 344.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake)?
- It is an Indian pancake recipe made with 6 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, Eggs, Ghee, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 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 344.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roti Canai / Paratha (Indian Flatbread Pancake) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
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