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Make authentic Cooked Dough Roti with this foolproof recipe. Packed with rich traditional flavor, step-by-step photos, and cooking tips by Denisiya on EatMee Recipes.

This Cooked Dough Roti recipe is quite different with preparation, hence the title Cooked Dough Roti, which typically means the dough is cooked before it can be rolled out.
This method is fairly simple & in my opinion their super soft & are much healthier – you will notice it in the taste.
Roti (otherwise called handmade bread or chapati) is a level bread which originated in India. It is also common in South Africa.
This bread is often served with curries & many other dishes.
Pronunciation: Roh-tee, Cha-pa-tee
Pour the water into a medium to large pot & bring to a boil.

When the water begins to boil, add in the butter or margarine.

Thereafter, add in the salt.

Stir & leave to continue boiling for about 2 minutes.

Next, add in the flour.

Quickly begin stirring.

The mixture should form a dough.

Turn off the heat & allow the dough to cool a bit so that its bearable to touch. Then turn over the dough onto a floured surface.

Begin kneading the dough until soft & pliable.

Divide the dough into equal size golf balls.

Using a rolling pin, roll each ball out into a circular shape, you may also use a circular shaped object like a plate to cut out your shape.

Once all the dough balls have been rolled out, place rolled out roti’s (one at a time) on a pan, tava, skillet or electric pan.

Toast on medium to high heat. It should begin to puff up after a few seconds.

Flip over to toast the other side.

Do not add any butter or ghee over it whilst toasting.
When roti’s are toasted on both sides, remove & place in a container & cover with a cloth.

Serve hot as it or with a spread of butter or jam.

This Cooked Dough Roti is best served with Chicken Curry, Mutton Curry, Chicken Tikka & Vegetable Curries including Sugar Beans Curry.

Notice how fluffy these rotis are as compared to other methods of preparing them.

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Cooked Dough Roti
The golden secret is kneading the flour with boiling hot water, which pre-gelatinizes the starches. Roll thin, cook on a hot tawa with a light brush of butter or ghee, and stack inside a covered container wrapped in a clean kitchen cloth.
Yes! Cooked rotis freeze exceptionally well. Place sheets of wax paper between each cooked roti, wrap in foil or a zip-top bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat directly on a hot pan for 30 seconds.
Stiff rotis are caused by rolling the dough with too much dry flour, rolling too thick, or cooking on too low heat for too long, which dries out the moisture. Cook on medium-high heat quickly.

Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.
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