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Coconut Roti (Pol Roti) with Spicy Onion Sambal

Flatbread made with coconut and flour, served with a vibrant onion sambal. A simple and satisfying Sri Lankan breakfast.

40m4 servings
Contains wheatPEANUT-free
380 cal|8g protein|50g carbs|18g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Grated Coconut
  • 0.75 cup Water
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 small Green Chilies
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the roti: Combine flour, grated coconut, salt, and water in a bowl. Mix to form a soft dough.
  2. 2Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle.
  3. 3Cook the roti on a hot griddle or pan with coconut oil until golden brown on both sides.
  4. 4Prepare the sambal: Finely chop red onion and green chilies. Mix with lime juice and salt.
  5. 5Serve the coconut roti with onion sambal.

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