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Roti Canai with Dal Curry

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Roti Canai with Dal Curry

A Malaysian favourite, pairing flaky, layered roti canai with a warm yellow lentil dal curry for dipping.

Total time
155 min
Prep
130 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Malaysian
comfort

Ingredients

roti dough: 2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, ½ cup warm water, 2 tbsp ghee
dal curry: 1 cup yellow lentils, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder, coconut milk
extra gheefor cooking

Instructions

1

Make roti dough; rest 2 hours; stretch very thin.

2

Fold into layered square; cook on ghee-brushed griddle until crispy.

3

Make dal: simmer lentils with sautéed aromatics and coconut milk 25 min.

4

Serve roti with dal for dipping.

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