Pol Roti

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fresh grated coconut (or thawed frozen grated coconut)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 red onion, very finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 3/4 cup warm water, or as needed
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, for cooking

Before you cook

• Finely chop the red onion and green chili.
• Combine the flour, grated coconut, salt, onion, and chili in a large bowl.

Steps

1. Add the warm water to the flour mixture a little at a time, mixing as you go.
2. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is soft and holds together without being sticky.
3. Divide the dough into 6 equal balls.
4. Flatten each ball between your palms into a disc about 1/4-inch thick.
5. Heat a griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat.
6. Brush the griddle lightly with coconut oil.
7. Cook each roti for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing down gently, until golden-brown spots appear.
8. Stack the cooked rotis under a clean towel to keep them warm.
9. Serve warm with onion sambol or your favorite curry.