Roti Canai

Food from Malaysia: Roti Canai

 Roti canai or roti paratha is a crispy, buttery and flaky Indian flat bread originated from southern India. Learn how to make roti canai from scratch with this easy recipe and step-by-step video.

Roti Canai Recipe

Roti canai is a very popular flat bread in Malaysia. Originated from southern India, roti canai is sometimes called roti paratha or roti prata.

These roti are modified and made famous by Mamak (Muslim-Indian) hawkers and street stalls all over the Malaysia.

They are crispy, buttery and flaky. The flat breads are made of ghee (clarified called) and flour. I love this breakfast staple. My late father would always buy me a piece or two of the roti for breakfast. They go well with curry sauce, daal, or plain sugar.

How to Make Roti Canai?

For an authentic roti paratha recipe, I turn to my friend Chef Robert Danhi of Southeast Asian Flavors. Chef Danhi has the detailed step-by-step recipe. Scroll down for the recipe!