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Fijian Roti

Fiji

Brought by Indian labourers and adopted across all of Fijian society. Now eaten at every meal alongside both curry and traditional Fijian food.

Fijian flatbread — Fiji's version of the Indian roti, slightly thicker and cooked on a tawa griddle. The daily bread of Fiji's Indo-Fijian community, now eaten by all Fijians.

Authentic Fiji Fijian Roti recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
290 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gplain flour
1 tspsalt
200mlwarm water
2 tbspoil

Method

1

Mix flour, salt, oil and water to a soft dough. Knead 5 minutes. Rest 15 minutes.

2

Divide into balls. Roll thin.

3

Cook on a hot dry tawa or griddle, 1-2 minutes each side until brown spots appear.

4

Stack and cover with a cloth to keep soft.

Chef's Tip

Rest the dough for at least 15 minutes — rested dough rolls much more easily and produces a softer roti.

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