Roti Canai with Dhal Curry (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Coconut oil
• 1 cup Red lentils (masoor dhal)
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 cups Vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1Make the roti: Combine flour, water, and salt in a bowl. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Divide dough into balls, coat with coconut oil, and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2Make the dhal: Rinse the red lentils. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger in coconut oil until fragrant. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
3. 3Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and simmer for another 5 minutes.
4. 4Heat a flat pan or griddle. Flatten each dough ball into a thin, almost translucent layer. Cook on the hot pan with coconut oil until golden brown and flaky on both sides.
5. 5Serve roti canai hot with the dhal curry.

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