A Guide to Cooking Roti Prata

Roti Prata, a popular breakfast dish in Singapore, is originally a traditional South Indian food. It is somehow comparable to a fried pancake that you cook over a level grill. More often than not, Singaporeans eat Roti Prata with banana, chocolate, cheese, egg, mushroom, onion, vegetables, or meat-based curry, amongst many others.

Furthermore, Roti Prata is a traditional dish in the countries of India, Malaysia, and Singapore. For instance, the Singaporean dish is known as Parantha or Prata in India, and Roti Canai in Malaysia. Each country has a distinct version of the dish, and its way of cooking Roti Prata has been influenced by its taste and food history.

For instance, in Singapore, the dough of the dish is principally composed of egg, fat, flour, and water, and is commonly served with curry. Despite the fact that Roti Prata is a favorite dish among Singaporeans, there is still a level of mystery about the dish, since its procedure of cooking may seem difficult for one to do at home, particularly the flipping of the dough.

However, if you will try to learn how to cook the dish, you will realize that it is easier than you think, and that you can do it anytime at your own place. In order for you to make a six inch-wide Roti Prata, you will need the following ingredients – 100 grams of sugar, 100 grams of melted margarine, 500 grams of sifted plain flour, 2 tablespoons of milk, water, oil, and rolling pin.

Firstly, you need to combine and mix the flour and sugar in a bowl. You need to make a well in the middle of the bowl, and put the margarine and milk afterward. Subsequently, massage the combined ingredients, and add water until you form soft dough. It is advisable that you leave the dough at rest for a minimum of 2 hours, though you should evenly lubricate its surface with oil in order to prevent it from drying off.

After 2 hours, split the dough into six balls, and massage each piece as necessary. In order to level and compress the balls, use a rolling pin, and use your hands in extending the dough as thin as possible. Consequently, crease the rims of the dough inward, and create a square-shaped pie from it.

Lastly, cook the dough on an oiled grill or a frying pan until it turns into golden brown on both sides. Know that you may eat the dish in any way that you prefer – be it adding egg, fruits, ice cream, or sugar.