Whole Wheat Roti vs White Flour Roti The South African soft butter roti I grew up on, is typically made from white flour or even cake flour. Delicious as they are, they are not a friend of blood sugar levels or heart health. With more readers and myself making homemade […]
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Dhal Roti Recipe South Africa
Dhal roti is a flat bread (roti) stuffed with a spiced dhal mash. Similar recipes in the Indian diaspora include Dhal Puri. This South African version of dhal roti is unleavened and is made using just three ingredients flour, boiling water and vegetable oil in the roti dough and melted […]
How to Make Parotta At Home
Parotta is the flaky, crispy cousin of roti. Like roti and naan it is unleavened flat bread cooked on the stove top. It is my bread of choice in Sri Lankan or South Indian restaurants, they are perfect for mopping up spicy dishes like mutton fry or when chopped up […]
How to Make Restaurant Style Naan Bread at Home
Naan bread (nan) is one of the most popular flat breads for mopping up curry. Recipes vary from India to Iran, but thanks to globalization it is found in Indian restaurants world over. Although naan is a flatbread much like roti, it has a denser texture due to its ingredients […]