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Klim Roti

Name: Klim Roti
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 1 Loaf / 6-8 Portions
Cuisine: Durban Indian, South African
Ingredients: 1/4 cup of oil (I used sunflower oil); 4 cups all purpose flour; ± 2 cups boiling water; 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; 4 tablespoons Klim milk powder (or any other brand of milk powder)

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

By DenisiyaPublished on April 12, 2017

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Prep Time25 mins

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Cook Time25 mins

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Total Time50 mins

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ServingsMakes 1 Loaf / 6-8 Portions

This Indian Recipe Makes ± 16 Rotis

This Klim Roti recipe is a flop proof recipe.

Klim Roti is an alternative version of the simple roti. Klim is actually a name brand of milk powder which is found in South Africa. Any other milk powder may be used as well.

Using milk powder in the mixture helps prepare extra soft rotis with a great taste.

Roti (otherwise called handmade bread or chapati) is a level bread which originated in India. This bread is widely recognized throughout many parts of the world. It is also common in South Africa.

This bread is often served with curries, chicken tikka & many more tantalizing dishes.

In South Africa, apart from serving roti with meals, it has also been enjoyed with a spread of butter or jam.

Pronunciation: Roh-tee, Cha-pa-tee

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Ingredients

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Base Yield: Makes 1 Loaf / 6-8 Portions

1/4 cup of oil (I used sunflower oil)
4 cups all purpose flour
± 2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
4 tablespoons Klim milk powder (or any other brand of milk powder)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

21 Steps

Step 1
Add the flour & salt into a large bowl.
Step 2
Next, add in the Klim milk powder.
Step 3
Add in the oil.
Step 4
Mix well.
Step 5
Thereafter, add in the boiling water. Stir using a spoon.
Step 6
Allow for the mixture to cool down a bit.
Step 7
Use your hands & begin mixing it to feel the consistency. If it is too weak or sticky, add more flour. If it is too dry then add in a bit more boiling water. Knead the dough on a floured surface.
Step 8
It should make a soft pliable dough.
Step 9
Begin dividing the dough into small balls & set aside. You should get about 16 balls of dough.
Step 10
Next, get out a wide enough container & line it with a sheet of wax paper.
Step 11
Go back to the balls of dough. Work with each piece individually. Roll the piece of dough in the palm of your hands so that it forms a nice ball.
Step 12
Dip the ball into some flour & place on a floured surface. Press the ball flat with the palm of your hand.
Step 13
Begin rolling out each ball into a wide circular shape. You can also roll it out & then use a plate to cut out your circular shape.
Step 14
Place rolled out roti’s (one at a time) on a pan, tava, skillet or electric pan – making sure that it is hot enough first. Toast on medium to high heat. It should start forming bubbles.
Step 15
Don’t allow it to burn, rather flip it over after 30 seconds & toast the other side. You can always flip them over again & toast properly if one side hasn’t been fully toasted.
Step 16
Do not add any butter or ghee over it whilst toasting. This tends to make the roti’s harden.
Step 17
When roti’s are toasted on both sides, remove & place in the container lined with wax paper.
Step 18
Cover the container with a dish towel to seal in the moisture.
Step 19
Make sure to keep flipping the rotis in the container to avoid soggy rotis as the steam may dampen them.
Step 20
Best served hot. These Klim Roti’s can be reheated in the microwave.
Step 21
This Klim Roti is best served with Chicken Curry, Mutton Curry, Vegetable Curries including Sugar Beans Curry & Chicken Tikka.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Tips

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Klim Roti

What is the secret to making soft rotis that stay soft for hours?

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.

Can I freeze the roti dough or cooked rotis?

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.

Why did my rotis turn out stiff or hard?

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.

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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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This Indian Recipe Makes ± 16 Rotis

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