Sri Lankan Flatbread (Rotis)3/4 cup fine coconut* 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour 1 to 1 1/4 cups cold water Ghee or vegetable oil Mix coconut and flour in medium-size bowl. Gradually add water, stirring until dough is soft and smooth and cleans side of bowl. Turn dough onto floured surface. Cover; let rest 30 minutes. Heat griddle to 375 degrees F. Divide dough into 12 equal parts; flatten each part with floured hands into thin rounds, about 5 inches in diameter, on floured surface. Brush griddle with ghee. Cook breads on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Serve hot. * If fine coconut is unavailable, place shredded coconut in blender container; cover, and blend until finely ground.
|