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Roti Canai

Name: Roti Canai
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup water; 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp condensed milk

Roti Canai is a flaky, crispy flatbread commonly enjoyed in Malaysia, often served with dhal or curry. It is a beloved street food and breakfast staple that reflects the multicultural fabric of Malaysian society.

5 ingredients

butterycrispysavoryslightly sweetrich

Culinary DNA Preview

Malaysian70%

Indian30%

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
2 cups
water
3/4 cup
ghee or vegetable oil
2 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
condensed milk
2 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Roti Canai originated from Indian Muslim immigrants (the Mamak community) in Malaysia, evolving from the Indian paratha and adapted to local tastes over time.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Malaysian70%

ingredients+techniques

Indian30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

kneading resting stretching griddle frying

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