Traditional Mauritian style flat bread commonly known as Farata or Roti.
2 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoon oil
3/4 cup hot water
A pinch of salt
1 tablespoon oil (for pasting)
1/2 cup white flour for rolling and dusting
In a large bowl put the 2 cups of all purpose flour, salt, 3 tablespoon of oil and 3/4 cup of hot water
Mix well and knead to a soft dough (you can sprinkle a little flour if the dough gets too moist or add a little water if the dough gets too dry)
Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes by covering with a damp kitchen towel
Divide the dough into tennis sized balls
Take one ball flatten it by sprinkling some flour on both sides
Paste with some oil and foil it into a small square
Dip the square into some flour and roll one by one into a 6 inch square
Heat the tava or pan
Once the tava is heated paste with a little oil and put the flattened roti on it
Cook for 2 minutes and paste with some oil
Flip to the other side and paste the other side with some oil
Keep turning the roti until it is done
Serve hot with your favorite curry
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