What you need
180g cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
20ml oil
150ml water
50g soft butter (It is a lot!, don’t skimp)
The process
In a large bowl, sift together the flour with the salt, add the oil and mix it about with a spoon.
Now add 3/4 of the water and mix together. You want the dough to be quite soft. If it is a bit sticky add a little more water. It depends on your flour, some absorb more than others.
Now flour your kitchen top and get kneading, press, push, fold, press, push, fold, you get the idea. Always use the base of your hand in the push action. You need to do this for a good 10 minutes or so until the dough is quite elastic. Add small amounts of flour to your surface if needed.
Now roll the whole lot out into a rectangle that is about 3mm thick and spread the butter evenly over the entire surface. Now roll it up, place on a plate, cover with a cloth a let it rest for about 1/2 an hour while you clean up.
Cut the roll into 10 or 12 equal portions, roll into a ball, roll out to about 2mm thick on a lightly floured surface.
Add enough oil to a pan on a medium to hot heat to cover the entire base and fry the roti until browned on each side. You won’t get an even brown…. it’s not meant to be.
Place on paper towel to drain and serve with your favorite curry.
Hi Graham
I tried this recipe on Saturday (to accompany a Durban Lamb Curry). It was the first time I tried to make roti at home and I have to say, they came out lovely! I used to buy them ready made and cannot believe how expensive they are in the shops compared to making them yourself. Thank you! Eva
Hi Eva, I know exactly what you mean, this whole website and my food adventure started off after I discovered how expensive it was to feed 4 children and their friends in restaurants on weekend visits. Happy days G
Hi Graeme, tried out this recipe, however the rotis had a rather floury taste. I made rotis several times in the past using only Cordon Bleu butter, flour, salt and water and it came out nice and soft without the taste of flour. Nevertheless I do enjoy trying out your recipes, thanks.
Hi Zoe_Selah, this seems to be a problem as well as some saying the recipe produces hard roti’s will have to make them again soon and retest the recipe. Sorry about that. Cheers for now G
Hi me again, Graham do you get ready made roti’s in the shops?
Hi again, most supermarkets will have ready made roti, I have seen them in Woolies and Pick n Pay before. Happy days G
This looks like a nice roti recipe. I’ll rate it only after I taste it 🙂
Thanks for the recipe Graham! If you ever need help with Events look us up…
You are welcome, happy holidays G
Thanks G & the same to you & yours!
Hi G, looks like a gr8 recipe. Been looking for one for a long time. Lamb Rogan Josh sounds like a good idea with roti. will be scoring major point with my wife when I make this. Can i freeze cooked/uncooked roti’s?
Have a gr8 one!!!
Ps: Have you been picking up weight?
Hi Riaan, they freeze well cooked and the Rogan Josh will make your wife putty in your hands bud.. Haha very personal q that, a few pounds here and there then a beach ready detox for the summer… Happy days G
Hi, I am going to try yhis recipe.the picture and description seems like the type of roti that I like.I hope it works out fine.
Thanks
Kind Regards
Errol.
Hi Errol, let us know how they work out and read a few of the comments, there are one or two great tips and alternatives amongst them. Cheers for now G
Thanks Graham, love rotis and curry im gona try this tonight!!
Great Athena, let us know how they worked out and remember to read some of the older comments for other roti ideas. Happy days G
This recipe looks easy to give it a try… I absolutely enjoy testing recipes and having fun in the kitchen!
Thank you for making our cooking & baking times so easy!
Regards
Suzie the Baker
Hi Sue, so glad you are enjoying the site, have a delicious day G
never made my own roti – will give this a shot tonight !! thanks for the so very easy recipe , will keep you posted.
Hi Larry, thats the spirit, let us know how they worked out and be sure to read some of the past comments, there are a few excellent suggestions. Cheers for now G