Yummy Layered Paratha (Roti Canai)
So a while ago I made my own Beef Rendang, from scratch. Took me about 45min to get everything prepared and in the pot, then about 2hours on the stove. To save on time I skipped a few steps, like frying the onion and garlic and roasting the herbs and spices. I just rolled the meat in the spices and then chucked it in.
Most of it was eaten, but there was a small bowlful left, which wasn't enough for dinner the next day so I chucked it in a zip lock bag and froze it.
To make it extend a bit further and be enough for a meal for 2 and a half, I made some Roti Paratha's. Indian flat breads with lots of layers. These are super yummy and the method eluded me for years, i just couldn't make them right but through some trial and error I have FINALLY been able to make ones that rival the frozen store bought ones!!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups plain white four (you can use wholemeal flour BUT you won't get as many layers)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt - don't skimp on this or it won't work as well, I'm sure there is a scientific explanation but all I know is that like this, it works!)
about 1/2-3/4cup oil
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| Mix flour, salt and water together |
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| It will be sticky, add a dusting of flour if you have to but kneading it will help bring it together |
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| Knead for at least 5min until you get a spongy ball of dough |
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| Chop into 8 pieces. These are fairly large paratha's, so you could do 10 or more if you wanted. |
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| Pour some vegetable oil on your bench, this stops it sticking. Roll out to a long rectangle. Using your hands, spread some oil over the dough. Fold in half to form a square. Fold Agin to form a rectangle. |
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| Fold again to form a little square. Roll out with a rolling pin, make sure the rolling pin has a thin layer of oil so it doesn't stick. |
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| 8 rolled parathas |
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| Fry in pan with a little oil to start with, don't add anymore oil after the first one as there will be plenty of oil coming out from the paratha. |
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| Once flipped, push down so it bubbles and the layers separate. |
TA-DAH!! you have finished making your yummy paratha's, enjoy!!
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