Malaysian Roti Canai

Name: Malaysian Roti Canai
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups plain (all-purpose) flour; 1tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbspghee* or butter,plus extra to coat; 1 egg; ⅔ cupwarm water; Malaysian dhal:; ¾ cup chana dal (split chickpeas); 2 tbsp ghee (or vegetable oil); 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds; 1small red onion, finely diced; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 3 dried red chillies; 3 large sprigs fresh curry leaves

Prep Time

50m

Cook Time

Total Time

2h 50m

This Malaysian Roti Canai recipe features a soft and flaky bread that pairs perfectly with a spicy dhal. The dough is made from flour, sugar, salt, ghee, egg, and warm water, while the dhal is made from chana dal, ghee, garlic, ginger, green chili, garam masala, tomatoes, and various spices.