Roti Canai

Ingredients

• 500 g flourSubstitute: bread flour
• 100 g gheeSubstitute: butter
• 2 tbsp condensed milkSubstitute: sugar
• 1 whole egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 200 g yellow lentilsSubstitute: red lentils
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 medium onion

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, salt, egg, condensed milk, and enough water to form a soft dough. Knead 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Divide into balls, coat generously with ghee, and rest 4 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   For dhal: simmer lentils with turmeric and salt until soft. Temper with curry powder and fried onion.

4. 4

   Stretch each dough ball on an oiled surface as thin as possible — you should see through it.

5. 5

   Fold the thin sheet into a square or round, creating layers.

6. 6

   Cook on a hot griddle with ghee until golden and flaky on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Serve hot with dhal and curry for dipping.