Description: Discover how to make mouthwatering Roti, a popular street food flatbread filled with flavorful curried meats or vegetables. This easy-to-follow recipe offers a perfect balance of spices and ingredients, ideal for a satisfying meal. Perfect for serving as a main dish or a savory snack, this Roti recipe will bring a taste of street food right to your kitchen.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 3/4 cup warm water (more if needed)

For the Filling:

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

- 1 pound ground meat (beef, chicken, or lamb) or mixed vegetables

- 2 tablespoons curry powder

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the vegetable oil and rub it into the flour.

- Gradually add the warm water, mixing continuously, until a soft dough forms.

- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling:

- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.

- Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

- Add the ground meat or vegetables, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.

- Stir in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

- Cook for another 5 minutes, until the spices are well incorporated and the mixture is dry. Stir in the chopped cilantro, if using. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Assemble the Roti:

- Divide the rested dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it into a thin circle on a floured surface.

- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the edges over the filling to enclose it, then flatten gently to seal.

- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each stuffed Roti for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve:

- Serve the Roti warm with your favorite chutneys or yogurt on the side. Enjoy!

This recipe yields delicious, flavorful Roti that can be enjoyed as a hearty meal or a savory snack.

Nutritional value

All-Purpose Flour (2 cups or 240g):

  - Approximately 910 calories

  - 24g protein

  - 190g carbohydrates

  - 2g fat

Benefits: Provides energy through carbohydrates, can be part of a balanced diet when combined with protein and vegetables.

Salt (1/2 teaspoon):

  - Approximately 0 calories

  - 0g protein

  - 0g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Enhances flavor; excessive use can affect health.

Vegetable Oil (2 tablespoons):

  - Approximately 240 calories

  - 0g protein

  - 0g carbohydrates

  - 28g fat

Benefits: Provides healthy fats (depending on the type of oil), supports absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Warm Water (3/4 cup or 180ml):

  - 0 calories

  - 0g protein

  - 0g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Hydrates the dough and helps in forming it.

For the Filling:

Vegetable Oil (1 tablespoon):

  - Approximately 120 calories

  - 0g protein

  - 0g carbohydrates

  - 14g fat

Benefits: Provides healthy fats (depending on the type of oil), supports absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Onion (1 medium, approximately 150g):

  - Approximately 60 calories

  - 1g protein

  - 14g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, supports immune health and adds flavor.

Garlic (2 cloves, minced):

  - Approximately 8 calories

  - 0.3g protein

  - 2g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Immune-boosting, may improve heart health.

Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced):

  - Approximately 5 calories

  - 0.1g protein

  - 1g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Supports digestion, has anti-inflammatory properties.

Ground Meat (1 pound or 450g) or Mixed Vegetables:

  - Ground Meat (Beef): Approximately 1150 calories, 80g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 90g fat.

  - Ground Meat (Chicken): Approximately 600 calories, 60g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 30g fat.

  - Ground Meat (Lamb): Approximately 1260 calories, 70g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 100g fat.

  - Mixed Vegetables (1 pound or 450g): Approximately 200-250 calories, 5-10g protein, 50-60g carbohydrates, 0-1g fat.

Benefits: Provides protein (in the case of meat) or vitamins and minerals (in the case of vegetables), adds substance and flavor to the filling.

Curry Powder (2 tablespoons):

  - Approximately 40 calories

  - 2g protein

  - 8g carbohydrates

  - 1g fat

Benefits: Contains antioxidants and spices that may boost metabolism.

Ground Cumin (1 teaspoon):

  - Approximately 8 calories

  - 0.4g protein

  - 1g carbohydrates

  - 0.5g fat

Benefits: Adds flavor, contains antioxidants and may aid digestion.

Ground Coriander (1 teaspoon):

  - Approximately 6 calories

  - 0.3g protein

  - 1g carbohydrates

  - 0.3g fat

Benefits: Contains antioxidants, may aid digestion.

Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon):

  - Approximately 4 calories

  - 0.1g protein

  - 1g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants.

Chili Powder (1/2 teaspoon, optional):

  - Approximately 3 calories

  - 0.1g protein

  - 1g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Adds heat, contains capsaicin which may boost metabolism.

Salt and Pepper (to taste):

  - Salt: Approximately 0 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 0g fat. Benefits: Enhances flavor; excessive use can affect health.

  - Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon): Approximately 2 calories, 0.1g protein, 0.5g carbohydrates, 0g fat. Benefits: Contains antioxidants, aids digestion.

Chopped Fresh Cilantro (1/4 cup, optional):

  - Approximately 1 calorie

  - 0.1g protein

  - 0.3g carbohydrates

  - 0g fat

Benefits: Contains vitamins A, C, and K, supports digestion and adds fresh flavor.