Malaysian Lacy Pancakes - Roti Jala

The name Roti Jala is derived from the Malay word 'Roti' (Bread) and 'Jala' (Net). It is usually eaten with a spicy curry. The Chettiar community has strong links to Malaysia, Singapore, Burma and Sri Lanka. One is sure to notice similarity in the cuisine of Southern India and these countries. I have to thank Sanghi for the visual treat that has added to my resolve of wanting to visit Malaysia.

Roti Jala

Ingredients:

1¾ cup Plain Flour

1¼ cup Coconut Milk

1 cup Water

½ tsp Salt

¾ tsp Turmeric Pd

4 tsp Oil

½ tsp Baking Powder

Method:

Take flour, turmeric powder and salt in a basin. Mix thoroughly.

Mix in the milk, oil and water to get a runny batter. Whisk for a minute.

Add baking powder and mix well. Strain to dissolve lumps.

Rest for 5 minutes.

You need to use a Roti-Jala mould to make this lacy pancake. It is a special ladle/cup with 5 holes (like a squeezy sauce bottle) at the bottom.

Heat a pan and spray with oil. Fill the mould and scribble circles all over the pan, overlapping one other.

Allow to cook and fold pancakes into 4.

Transfer to a serving dish. Serve with a spicy curry.

My son wanted it sweet. So, here it is with stewed fruits.

Delicious – both ways.

I feel very happy to have been able to participate @ Vegan Malaysian; Vaishali's event.