Roti

Ingredients

• 500 grams Durum wheat flour or stoneground wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 200 mls Water
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, water and oil.  The mixture should start to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
2. Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface.
3. Knead the dough until smooth and pliable.  This will probably take about 10 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal parts.  Form into rounds in your hand and cover with a damp cloth.
5. Flatten the balls with the palm of your hand, then use a rolling pin to roll out each piece into a 15-20cm round.  It should be quite thin.
6. Preheat an unoiled frying pan to medium high heat.
7. Cook the roti for 1 minute before turning over, then turn again after another minute.
8. The roti should develop some darker brown spots when finished.
9. Serve warm with your dal.