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Roti Prata

Singapore

Brought by Indian Tamil immigrants, roti prata became Singapore's own. Open 24 hours at Indian Muslim stalls.

Indian-influenced flaky flatbread — stretched, folded and fried until crispy and multilayered, served with curry. Singapore's most popular breakfast and supper.

Authentic Singapore Roti Prata recipe
Prep
60 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
475 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gplain flour
200mlwarm water
50mlcondensed milk
1 tspsalt
50gghee
gheefor frying
curryto serve

Method

1

Mix flour, water, condensed milk and salt. Knead until elastic. Rest 4 hours, covered in ghee.

2

Shape into balls. Stretch and fold each into a multi-layered flat parcel.

3

Fry in ghee, pressing flat, until golden on both sides.

4

Serve with curry.

Chef's Tip

Rest the dough for at least 4 hours — the long rest develops the elasticity needed to stretch it thin.

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