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Nutritional Values
750kcal
45gProtein
70gCarbs
30gFat
5gFibre
450 gServing
* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Roti with Chicken Curry
How to order / say it
Say it
Roti met Kip Kerrie — [Roh-tee met Kip Kehr-ree]
Order
I'd like the Roti with Chicken Curry.
Locally
Ik wil de Roti met Kip Kerrie.
Say locally
A combination of Indian flatbread and spiced chicken.
Why try it?
Roti's presence in Paramaribo is emblematic of the Indian-Surinamese community's influence on the local cuisine, often enjoyed as a shared meal amongst friends and family.
How it tastes
Soft roti envelops a fragrant, mildly spicy chicken curry, with the curry's savory warmth heightened by spices like cumin and coriander.
Origin & History — first documented: 1873
Brought by Indian indentured laborers in the late 19th century, roti evolved in Paramaribo into a dish marrying Indian breads with Caribbean curry flavors, popular across the city.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 250 g chicken thigh
- 🌾 2 pieces roti bread
- 🧂 1 tsp cumin
- 🧂 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 🥕 2 medium potatoes
- 🧄 1 large onion
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
Method
- 1 Prepare curry base with onions, garlic, and spices.
- 2 Add chicken and diced potatoes, cooking until tender.
- 3 Warm roti breads on a skillet.
- 4 Serve chicken curry with roti, allowing diners to wrap meats and vegetables in the bread.
- 5 Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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