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Pol Roti

Pol roti is a simple and tasty flatbread made with flour, freshly grated coconuts, onion, and green chili. This vegan roti can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 cup Coconut grated
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Green chili chopped
  • ΒΌ cup Water
  • 1-2 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • Add the flour, coconut, salt, onions, and green chilies to a bowl.
  • Sprinkle water as needed and knead to a dough. Cover and rest for five minutes.
  • Divide the dough into nine portions. On a flat oiled surface/aluminum foil, gently roll each portion of the dough into a disc of 7 to 8-in diameter.
  • Heat a pan on medium heat, when it is hot, transfer the flattened roti on to the tawa by flipping the foil paper and gently pushing it onto the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side. A little oil can be used while cooking the roti.
  • Transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining dough portions. Serve with Lunumiris or pol sambol.