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Nutritional Values
700kcal
40gProtein
78gCarbs
23gFat
5gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
Roti
How to order / say it
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Roti — [ROW-tee]
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I'd like the roti, please.
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Flatbread that often encases curried meats or vegetables.
Why try it?
Toronto's diverse culinary landscape includes many Caribbean influences. Roti speaks to the cultural melting pot, widely beloved for its versatility and comforting flavors.
How it tastes
The flatbread is soft and pliable, characteristically light and chewy. The filling, often curried, is aromatic with spices, providing a burst of flavor with each bite.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Originating from Indian cuisine, roti was brought to the Caribbean, evolving as a staple. It came to Toronto with Caribbean immigrants in the mid-20th century, gaining popularity city-wide.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g flour
- 🥩 250 g chicken
- 🧄 1 large onion
- 🧂 2 tbsp curry powder
- 🥕 200 g potato
- 🥛 150 ml coconut milk
Method
- 1 Prepare dough and let it rest.
- 2 Cook onions and spices, add chicken and potatoes.
- 3 Roll out dough and cook on a hot griddle.
- 4 Fill roti with curry filling and wrap.
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