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Coconut Roti
Sri Lanka
Pol roti is the everyday breakfast bread of Sri Lanka, sold from dawn throughout the island.
Thick flatbreads made from wheat flour and freshly grated coconut — cooked on a dry pan until charred in spots. Sri Lanka's everyday bread.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
275 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gplain flour
150gfreshly grated coconut
1green chilli, finely chopped
1small onion, finely diced
1 tspsalt
waterenough to bring together
oilfor the pan
Method
1
Mix flour, coconut, chilli, onion and salt. Add enough water to make a firm dough.
2
Divide into balls. Flatten by hand into thick rounds.
3
Cook on a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, 4 minutes each side.
4
Serve hot with coconut sambol.
Chef's Tip
Press the dough thin with your hands rather than a rolling pin — hand-shaping creates a more rustic texture that crisps better.
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