Mix the water and sourdough discard together in a large bowl.
Stir in salt, oil and sugar.
Add the flour and mix to a soft smooth dough.
Remove the dough from the bowl and knead for 5 mins.
Shape the dough into a ball and return to the bowl.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel.
Allow the dough to rest for 4-6 hours.
Allow the dough to rest for 4-6 hours.
NB: After 4-6 hours the dough should have completely risen if you are not using it right away. Store in the refrigerator and use the following day after allowing it to thaw for 2 hours.
Shape the dough into 10 small balls and place on a lightly floured surface to avoid them sticking.
Begin rolling your dough balls out to large thin circles, to fit the size of your pan.
Prepare a plate for your cooked Rotis by gently wetting a tea towel with warm water and then squeezing to remove excess water.
Open out the damp tea towel on to the plate.
Heat a large frying pan, roti Tawa or crepe pan over high heat.
Using a pastry brush or some greaseproof paper, spread the pan or Tawa with oil.
Place the rolled out rotis on to the hot Tawa.
Brush the top of the roti with oil.
After 2 mins flip the roti and cook on the underside.
After 2 mins flip the roti and cook on the underside.
The roti must cook and brown gently but not dry out.
Once your roti is cooked, fold it in half on the Tawa and transfer it to the damp tea towel.
Cover the roti with the other half of the tea towel, this will keep them from drying out.
Carry-on rolling out your Rotis and cooking them using the same steps until all are cooked.
Serve hot with Curried Chicken, Curried Channa and Potatoes or your desired dish.
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