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Pol Roti (Coconut Roti)

Name: Pol Roti (Coconut Roti)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup grated fresh coconut; 2 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 0.66666668653488 cup cold water, or as needed; 1 teaspoon oil, or more as needed

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A very Sri Lankan recipe for coconut roti. Very quick and easy and a meal in itself with a pat of butter and some onion sambol. Mainly eaten for breakfast but also for dinner. Don't overcook the roti or they will get hard and crispy. Serve hot.

Recipe by Cuppycake

Published on April 4, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 rotis

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated fresh coconut
2 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped onion
⅔ cup cold water, or as needed
1 teaspoon oil, or more as needed

Directions

Sift flour into a large bowl and mix in salt. Stir in coconut, chile peppers, and onion. Mix in water gradually until dough is soft and slightly sticky. Knead dough until it is smooth and leaves the side of the bowl, 3 to 5 minutes.
Grease your palms and the top of the dough lightly with oil. Divide dough into 8 balls and place on a lightly greased work surface. Flatten each ball with your palm into a roti about 1/4-inch thick.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat. Cook rotis, flipping often, until golden brown spots begin to appear on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Although it is essential that all surfaces the roti is placed on and your hands are greased to prevent sticking, don't overdo the oil. Just make sure everything is lightly greased at all times, using just a few drops at a time. The specified amount of oil should be fine but don't hesitate to use a little more or less if required.

For the onion sambol, slice 1 onion and mix with a generous pinch of chile powder, 1 chopped green chile pepper, some salt and a little lime juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159	Calories
4g	Fat
27g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Sodium 295mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 28mg	139%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 109mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.