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March 28, 2023

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Thai Pan Fried Roti bread is an unleavened bread popular in South Asia that is simple to make and typically served with curry dishes.

My recipe inspirations come from all over, but this particular dish was specifically inspired by my favorite Thai appetizer, Pan Fried Roti Bread.

I re-created the delicious appetizer to dip in my Thai Yellow Currythen used the remaining bread for theseThai Peanut Pulled Pork Roti Bread Pizzas!

The bread is simple to make and so scrumptious!

Pan Fried Roti Bread Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil(plus more for cooking)
  • 1 cup water

Pan Fried Roti Bread Instructions

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil.

Add the water until a solid ball forms. If too dry, add more water.

Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes then pull it apart into 8 small balls of dough.

Roll each ball into a 6-8 inch disk.

Brush olive oil on each side of the dough and in the pan.

Cook until the bread bubbles.

Flip, then cook for 2 minutes on the other side.

Repeat until all of the bread is cooked and serve!

Recipes to pair it with

  • Massaman Curry Chicken
  • Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
  • Thai Noodle Soup
  • Massaman Curry Noodles
  • Thai Coconut Soup with Potstickers

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Pan Fried Roti Bread

Thai Pan Fried Roti bread is an unleavened bread popular in South Asia that is simple to make and typically served with curry dishes.

Servings: 8 slices roti bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Resting Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

  • Drizzle in the olive oil.

  • Add the water until a solid ball forms. If too dry, add more water.

  • Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes then pull it apart into 8 small balls of dough.

  • Roll each ball into a 6-8 inch disk.

  • Brush olive oil on each side of the dough.

  • Coat the bottom of a cast iron skillet with olive oil. Place the skillet on the stove over medium high heat.

  • Add the bread and cook until the bread bubbles.

  • Flip, then cook for 2 minutes on the other side.

  • Repeat until all of the bread is cooked.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 202kcal (10%)Carbohydrates 36g (12%)Protein 4g (8%)Fat 3g (5%)Sodium 293mg (12%)Potassium 113mg (3%)Fiber 1g (4%)Calcium 34mg (3%)Iron 2.2mg (12%)

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originally published April 13, 2013 — last updated March 28, 2023 19 Comments

Posted in: Method, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian

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    19 Comments on “Pan Fried Roti Bread”

  1. Marcia Dickman May 2, 2023 @ 1:55 AM Reply

    Can I half the recipe?
    Thanks!

    • Whitney Bond May 2, 2023 @ 11:37 AM Reply

      Sure thing. Enjoy!

  2. Kathy July 28, 2022 @ 5:56 PM Reply

    Hi Whitney…I’ve made your roti a few times and they always turn out nice and soft. Today, however, I decided to make them ahead of time and then just reheat, and they went kinda crispy. Do you recommend not making them ahead, or do you have a suggested way to reheat them to keep them nice and soft?

    • Whitney Bond August 16, 2022 @ 6:50 PM Reply

      Hi Kathy, so glad you’re enjoying the recipe! When I reheat them, I usually add them to a dry skillet on the stove and reheat them for about 60 seconds per side. If you’re looking to keep them soft, you might also try wrapping them in damp paper towels and microwaving them for 20-30 seconds. Hope this is helpful!

  3. Vicci July 27, 2020 @ 11:47 AM Reply

    Hi, you’ve got nutrition info but is that for 1 slice or all 8?

    • Whitney Bond July 28, 2020 @ 1:08 PM Reply

      Hi Vicci, that is for one serving, which is one piece of bread. Enjoy!

  4. Gen June 2, 2020 @ 3:18 AM Reply

    My first time giving Roti Bread a crack and your recipe didn’t disappoint! Husband and teenage girls loved them. Definitely a ‘keeper’ that recipe. Thankyou 👍🏻

  5. NICOLA February 23, 2020 @ 2:22 AM Reply

    Lovely with homemade Thai Yellow fish curry.

    • Whitney Bond March 2, 2020 @ 5:28 PM Reply

      That is my favorite way to serve it as well, dipped in yummy yellow curry sauce!

  6. MattyP January 15, 2020 @ 1:36 PM Reply

    Made this as written – used a bit too much oil to start but the first one is always sacrificial isn’t it? :). Turned out great, soft and chewy with great flavour. I recommend rolling the dough out as thin as possible – they puff us as you are cooking anyway.
    Thanks!

    • Whitney Bond January 15, 2020 @ 9:37 PM Reply

      Thanks for sharing Matty! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  7. Marina Orlovski July 27, 2019 @ 2:53 PM Reply

    I would like to try
    these but I don’t halve a cast iron skillet. Will a stainless steel skillet work?

    • Whitney Bond July 28, 2019 @ 4:36 PM Reply

      You can use another type of skillet, you might just have to adjust the cook time slightly!

  8. Jess M May 9, 2018 @ 4:44 AM Reply

    I made this and it’s really good! What do you recommend for leftover storage?

  9. Bev Reilly January 23, 2016 @ 9:23 AM Reply

    Can you tell me what type of flour

    • whitneybond January 24, 2016 @ 4:51 PM Reply

      Hi Bev,

      I used an all purpose wheat flour. Enjoy!

  10. Mary Ann August 13, 2015 @ 3:30 PM Reply

    Very easy recipe, have already made the dough and discs so their ready to cook; however, the recipe does not include what temp the stove should be at. I’m guessing about a medium? Hopefully these come out good, making them for a dinner party tonight! 🙂

  11. Jennifer August 14, 2013 @ 7:05 PM Reply

    I found my new favorite quick bread tonight! This is easy, beautiful and doughy-delicious. We paired this with Indian food, but I can also see this folded over refried beans and cheese. Thank you for a great recipe.

    • littleleopardbook September 3, 2013 @ 1:59 PM Reply

      Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing Jennifer! I’m so glad you loved the recipe 🙂

Thai Pan Fried Roti Bread Recipe - WhitneyBond.com (2024)

FAQs

How to make roti in a frying pan? ›

Coat your pan with a thin layer of oil and place the flattened roti into the pan. Cook for about 20-30 seconds until you see small bubbles form on the top surface. Brush the surface of the roti with oil. Carefully flip over to cook the other side for about 30 seconds more, brushing more oil on the surface.

Is roti bread Thai or Indian? ›

The roti is a traditional flatbread from the Indian subcontinent. It is normally eaten with cooked vegetables or curries; it can be used as a carrier for them.

What is roti made of in Thailand? ›

Thai roti is a popular pan-fried dessert and snack in Thailand which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's made of flour which is crispy fried in oil, and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. The dessert has many variations, including fillings with banana, nutella, jam, cheese, and more.

What bread do they eat in Thailand? ›

Roti, a tasty pan-fried bread, is a popular snack.

Which flour is best for roti? ›

Typically rotis are made using atta, a type of whole wheat Indian flour.

Do you put baking soda in roti? ›

Preparation. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until fully incorporated. Slowly add the water until the mixture forms a dough.

What is roti called in USA? ›

In America they called Tortilla….or in english we also said Tortilla bcz the English word of 'Roti' is 'Tortilla'. In many country people say 'Roti' as 'Tortilla'…but in India we also called 'Roti' as 'Chappati' or Bread.

What is roti called in English? ›

In regular terms Roti is called Indian Flat Bread or Tortilla in English. Roti or Indian Flat bread is made of Wheat flour/flour non fermented. Sometimes also known as Chappati. Tortillas are similar to Roti/Chappati but are made from corn flour.

What is the difference between naan and roti bread? ›

Naan is a leavened bread (meaning it uses yeast), while roti is an unleavened bread (meaning it doesn't). The different ingredients give a far different texture: naan is soft and chewy, while roti is dense and thin.

What does roti mean in Thai? ›

roti. [noun] definition. a type of Indian pancake; a common Thai or Malay flat-bread dessert made with various toppings, often rolled in paper. classifier.

Why is Thai roti green? ›

The roti (flatbread) is very thin and made from white or colored flour; green flour colored using pandan leaves.

What is the pan called that you make roti on? ›

A iron roti tawa is the most traditional way of making roti, although it is not non stick and not very user friendly due to this, it is still commonly used in most Indian kitchens, including restaurants.

What is the breakfast of Thailand? ›

Jok (Rice Porridge)

Aside from Thai-style omelets, jok (pronounced: “joke”) is probably the Thai breakfast food most closely resembling a Western breakfast dish. But unlike your typical oatmeal, this savory rice porridge gets spruced up with ginger, poached egg, green onions, and minced pork.

Can a frying pan cook chapati? ›

Brush a large frying pan or flat griddle with a little of the reserved oil and heat over a high heat until smoking hot. Add a chapati to the pan and cook for 30-60 seconds, until charred brown spots appear. Turn the chapati over and cook the other side until charred spots appear.

How long does it take to cook roti? ›

Heat a frying pan over high heat for 5 minutes until very hot. Cook one roti at a time for 1-2 minutes. Turn over when dark brown spots appear, and bread begins to puff up. Transfer to a plate and brush with melted ghee.

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