You need lubrication so don’t be afraid of a little oil. You will need two separate bowls to mix and submerge them in oil. .may be i didn’t do it right . Dec 21, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Chris & Tine. Hi! What this means is that I will receive a small percentage of any sales made through them. My mother approved it. Or you may be overcooking. About Sri Lankan Kottu Roti. Godamba Roti is very popular among us Sri Lankans and is a very big part of our street food culture (aka - Fast food, Sri Lankan style) . 8 hours 55 minutes Put a griddle on the heat – flat side up – or heat up the widest pan you have. Roti and Eggs: There is something magical about roti and eggs. There are many varieties of this recipe. this may vary for you, depending on the size you make them. This flaky stovetop roti is also known as godamba roti. In small “hotels” along the streets – aka restaurants, they would serve kotthu rotti – which is sliced up godamba roti, tossed with egg, vegetables and meat  – all on a hot griddle and served right away. 1 tbsp oil This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I remember getting it in Sri Lanka, with ladlefuls of steaming curry on top. thank you. It’s happy food. We have cokies from the Dutch, we have pittu from the Tamils, the best sweets are Muslim, and we have godamba roti … They are soft, foldable rotis available at most roadside restaurants that sell hoppers, string hoppers and other Sri Lankan dinner favorites. Brilliant stuff and thanks. Kottu Roti is a food which is insanely popular among Sri Lankans and super delicious! While the wok is heating over low heat, prepare a surface close to the stove to make the parathas so it’s easy to transfer them to the wok. If you want to try these parathas with a vegetarian menu, a. Basically it requires about 1 part water mixed with two parts dry atta (chapti flour). Ingredients you can shape them any way you want as long as they are thin. godamba roti, chicken curry, purripu, cabbage, and cucumber salad. It’s really simple. Apr 3, 2020 - Sri Lankan paratha(godamba roti)-a versatile, all-time favorite roti. Learn how your comment data is processed. People use Parata or Godamba Roti for this! If you do have a large enough flat surface griddle pan, then use it instead of the wok. these balls should be slightly bigger than golf balls. Of course, we ignored him and ate some of the best vadai, kotthu roti, fruit and ice cream that we ever had. Apr 16, 2020 - Explore Rasheed Ali's board "Roti - Godamba Roti" on Pinterest. Add the oil, onion, garlic, ginger, chilli flakes sliced chilli and shredded curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes or until just soft. This easy to make flat-bread, when served chopped up and mixed with meat, eggs and vegetables is called Kottu Roti witch is also very popular. I made the godamba. I like to serve mine on the side because I don’t want my roti to get soggy. These balls should be slightly bigger than golf balls. Serve with curries and enjoy. 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As a reference point, I used 5 cups of flour to make just over 20 parathas. you can also rest the dough balls overnight. turn them into disks, this way you can avoid adding more oil to the pan.\n\nCover and rest the balls of dough for 7-8 hours. for stuffed godamba roti, just put your filling inside the roti prior to cooking – at the point you have stretched out the dough, put a half cup of the stuffing, whatever it is, and then fold it up to make a nice parcel and then put that directly on your greased griddle to cook it. once you've learned to make it at home, you'll never go back to buying them. Change ). Add flour, salt, oil into a large bowl, gradually pour the water and combine ingredients to make a soft dough that is not too wet or dry. You can set them aside as they are done, one on top of each other, and cover the whole thing with a lid. If you have a good tried and tested recipe for hoppers please let us know. Apr 21, 2020 - Explore Lady rainbow's board "Godamba rotti" on Pinterest. turn them into disks, this way you can avoid adding more oil to the pan.Cover and rest the balls of dough for 7-8 hours. 1 cup water(you might need a little more) Add water and knead until the dough has an equal texture and does not stick to your hand. 1 minute on each side – until golden brown spots appear. Continue making parathas until all the balls of dough are done. Thank you for letting me copy this in paper. Continue making parathas until all the balls of dough are done. thanks. It did not have the flexible texture. ස්පයිසි මෂ්රූම් - Recipe 1,817. Once you have a smooth dough continue to knead it for another 12 minutes. Yes, you read that right, by keeping the parathas slightly smaller in size, I make about 20-25 of these. transfer any leftover oil to a container for later use. The parathas are premade in large quantities to serve customers in various ways from preparing kottu to curried vegetable and meat buns to turning them into parathas. Tissa mama is a foodie of sorts. The shop itself was beyond dingy. 2 cups of coconut oil. I know there is a lot of variety on your lovely island. Cook Time Once you have the flattened the parathas, gently lift it using both hands(similar to hanging garments on a clothesline)and place it on the heated wok. These roti/Parathas known as "godamba roti", are one of the easiest dinner favorites among us Sri Lankans. The idea is to completely submerge the dough balls in oil for several hours. We are not professional godamba roti men – who can spin it out like pizza dough into nearly translucent thinness. ","datePublished":"2019-09-03","recipeYield":8,"description":"These roti\/Parathas known as "godamba\u00a0roti", are one of the easiest dinner favorites among us Sri Lankans.\n\nThey are soft, foldable rotis\u00a0available at most roadside restaurants that sell hoppers, string hoppers and\u00a0other Sri Lankan dinner favorites. I’d recommend starting with half an egg first. Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons. Godamba roti or murtaba as it is called in Singapore is part of our street food culture. Use a smoothing out movement to stretch the dough. Once the dough has been resting for a few hours, place wok over low heat for a few minutes. 1 cup lukewarm water We have cokies from the Dutch, we have pittu from the Tamils, the best sweets are Muslim, and we have godamba roti from Singapore. Whatever the name, it’s a delicious non-flaky roti that’s perfect for encasing that flavorful filling. It’s important you don’t expose the parathas to too much heat as this will result in dry parathas instead of soft ones. you can also rest the dough balls overnight. you can easily print the recipe or get someone to print for you. How to make Sri Lankan paratha (godamba)roti. Hi Ossie, thank you for your encouraging words. Use a smoothing out movement to stretch the dough.\n\nOnce you have the flattened the parathas, gently lift it using both hands(similar to hanging garments on a clothesline)and place it on the heated wok.\n\nLet the paratha cook for a few seconds(10-12), once the roti cooks and you can move them over the non-stick surface, using a wooden spatula start folding the roti while it cooks, continue to fold and unfold while it cook for a few more seconds(try to keep the cooking under 60 seconds so the roti doesn't turn out too dry).\n\nContinue making parathas until all the balls of dough are done. Categories Sri Lankan / bread / dinner / flatbreads / roti. once i read it all over again i realized i didn’t knead the dough that long .do you think that could be the reason? All our family members enjoyed Home made Godamba Roti last night. my ammi) and get back to you on any other ways to avoid the excessive crispiness. As mentioned earlier on the instructions above, on a flat surface(I’m using a sheet pan), flatten the dough first using your fingertips and then with the flat palm of your hand. One of his finds was a local place that sells amazing Godamba roti, a flat crispy bread akin to the Roti Canai of Malaysia and paratha of India. It’s more hygienic and fresh than what you buy from restaurants. ( Log Out /  These roti/Parathas(godamba roti), are one of the easiest dinner favorites among us Sri Lankans. I hope that they will turn up like yours, at least a little. Divide the dough into equal-size balls and set aside. these balls should be slightly bigger than golf balls. once you've learned to make it at home, you'll never go back to buying them. that happens sometimes — I put it in the microwave with a damp towel to reheat in order to get rid of crispiness… maybe you overcooked it a little? Oil enough to cover the dough balls completely I think that when it is warm, it is supple, but it does tend to get crispy when dried out. Dec 11, 2015 - My dad comes from a small town in Sri Lanka, between Kegalle and Avissawella. I found it really hard to transfer the roti to the hot pan. these balls should be slightly bigger than golf balls.\n\n How to soak the paratha doughs in oil.\n\nPour in 2 cups of oil into a separate flat-surfaced bowl and place the dough balls into them. ","3 cups of flour","Salt to season","3 tablespoons of oil","1 cup water(you might need a little more)","Oil enough to cover the dough balls completely"],"recipeInstructions":"How to make the roti\/paratha dough.\n\nAdd flour, salt, oil into a large bowl, gradually pour the water and combine ingredients to make a soft dough that is not too wet or dry. Once again thank you. 1 tsp salt Godamba Rotti Ingredients: Flour, salt to taste, Oil (coconut or vegetable), little bit of sugar (NOT to taste but to make it soft) and water Method: Mix the flour, salt and sugar well. J, Excellent write-up. Salt to season Healthy oven-roasted curry chickpea snack. Once you’ve learned to make it at home, you’ll never go back to buying them. The Godambas came out really well. Roadside restaurants delicious food but….. It’s free and on the blog, for you to try anytime. Kottu roti is made with a type of flatbread called “Godhambara roti” or “Godamba roti” (which is also called roti canai, which originates from Malaysia, or the flakier cousin – paratha, from India), that is shredded and then mixed with vegetables, meat and eggs (or not, for a vegetarian or vegan option) and aromatic spices and sauces. I will put it up shortly. Then add all at once, the lukewarm water, and mix. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Have an egg roll or kottu roti or just scrambled eggs with paranthas. Also, can you tell us a bit about regional Sri Lankan cuisine? Cover and rest the balls of dough for 7-8 hours. This site has been monetized with affiliate links. Once the dough balls have rested, they become easy to flatten into the thinnest parathas. And our tummies were fine. … will definitely try again. (Optional) 1 - 2 Tablesoons oil. a non-stick wok to make the roti(preferably not a skillet or frying pan). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. These roti/Parathas known as "godamba roti", are one of the easiest dinner favorites among us Sri Lankans. Don’t use any extra oil but a non-stick pan to cook the parathas. My uncle, Tissa Mama, is a local somebody. It’s free and on the blog, for you to try anytime. Total Time and I do have a recipe for appa! If you are making egg godamba roti – at the point you put the roti on the griddle, you add a beaten egg to it and then as it starts to set you fold it over and then flip it to cook on the other side – if you are using the whole egg, then make sure your godamba roti is large enough to hold it b/c otherwise the egg will run all over the place. PS: I will share the recipe of the Godamba Roti in the next post. See more ideas about sri lankan recipes, roti, indian food recipes. Kottu is basically a mix of roti pieces (Godamba roti specifically), some veggies, eggs, and a curry sauce. While combining the flour to make the dough, make sure to pour the water gradually so that the dough doesn’t end up being too wet. Yet, once or twice a month, I make my way to these roadside shops to indulge my craving for these soft parathas(godamba roti). rather than using your fingertips to make the parathas, use the flat palm of your hand. Godamba roti or murtaba as it is called in… Mar 29, 2013 - Sri Lankan recipes not only reflect the indigenous flora and fauna, but the waves of cultures that have crossed our island’s path. Don’t worry about any holes or its shape. Save the recipe to your favorite Pinterest board! Food Marriage Tips. Carefully place the roti on the pan and cook until brown on one-side, then flip. this dough recipe is basic enough you can increase the amount of flour and other ingredients as long as it’s not too wet or dry. There are so many different varieties of kottu now. There is a recipe card at the bottom of the recipe post with a small icon for printing. 15 minutes This recipe will make about 1 dozen 4 inch to 5 inch flatbread, enough to serve 3 to 6 people: 2 cups dry atta (chapti flour or whole wheat flour). As mentioned earlier on the instructions above, on a flat surface(I'm using a sheet pan), flatten the dough first using your fingertips and then with the flat palm of your hand. And the best part is once you’ve made these rotis a few times, you can make the popular “kottu roti”any time you want at home. a pinch of salt. Usually prepared for dinner, Godamba roti is served with curry dishes such as Beef or Chicken. w. hile both resting times work, I prefer to rest the dough for 6-7 hours or overnight. You can put it in the oven or in the microwave to heat up. Each recipe on this blog has been written with great care and love to the best of my ability with you in mind. Serve with any meat curries or try out the dinner ideas mentioned above. The godamba rotis also keep really well. The parathas turn out to be more pliant and soft just like the ones you buy. Dip all the tiny balls dipped in this oil overnight well covered. Its comfort food. This is just great! When we were there last, hubby and my brother-in-law insisted on accompanying us to get this tasty treat from "town". Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. your own Pins on Pinterest So in this case, it’s chicken curry. I'm sure you'll get the roti right, just make sure to read the recipe post as I have gone to a lot of details that will help you get it right the first time. Any tips to make it easier? Instructions Mix together the flour, salt and the tablespoon of oil and rub together. It was just too sticky and wouldn’t come off in one piece. These paratas are chopped and mixed with the vegetables and with so many flavorful spices. Take a little oil from the bowl and grease your cutting board (plastic or marble works best for this dough) and take one the balls and press it down flat, spreading the dough like you were smoothing a bedsheet out (thanks to Charmaine Solomon for the imagery). 24-08-2019Like "Apé Amma" fan page.https://www.facebook.com/ApeAmmaFans/ It’s home. This easy to make flat-bread, when served chopped up and mixed with meat, eggs and vegetables is called Kottu Roti witch is also very popular. ( Log Out /  \n\nThe idea is to completely submerge the dough balls in oil for several hours. It … I'm making this tonight. Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons. Discover (and save!) you can also rest the dough balls overnight. \n\n How to make the godamba roti\/paratha.\n\nOnce the dough has been resting for a few hours, place wok over low heat for a few minutes.\n\nWhile the wok is heating over low heat, prepare a surface close to the stove to make the parathas so it's easy to transfer them to the wok.\n\nAs mentioned earlier on the instructions above, on a flat surface(I'm using a sheet pan), flatten the dough first using your fingertips and then with the flat palm of your hand.\n\nSmooth, stretch and flatten to shape them into parathas, these don't need to be perfect, they can even have tiny holes. How to make the godamba roti/paratha.Once the dough has been resting for a few hours, place wok over low heat for a few minutes.While the wok is heating over low heat, prepare a surface close to the stove to make the parathas so it's easy to transfer them to the wok.As mentioned earlier on the instructions above, on a flat surface(I'm using a sheet pan), flatten the dough first using your fingertips and then with the flat palm of your hand.Smooth, stretch and flatten to shape them into parathas, these don't need to be perfect, they can even have tiny holes. Use a smoothing out movement to stretch the dough.Once you have the flattened the parathas, gently lift it using both hands(similar to hanging garments on a clothesline)and place it on the heated wok.Let the paratha cook for a few seconds(10-12), once the roti cooks and you can move them over the non-stick surface, using a wooden spatula start folding the roti while it cooks, continue to fold and unfold while it cook for a few more seconds(try to keep the cooking under 60 seconds so the roti doesn't turn out too dry).Continue making parathas until all the balls of dough are done. Thank you for your comment! Divide the dough into equal-size balls and set aside. Divide into equal-sized balls, and then cover with the ½ cup of oil (add more if necessary) and let rest for at least one hour. How to make Sri Lankan paratha(godamba roti). Category: bread Do not refrigerate the oil submerged paratha balls, cover with a dish towel and store them inside your microwave or oven. 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