Coconut roti

1 cup flour

1/4 to 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut

1/2 tsp salt
water or water from fresh coconut

If you want to spice up the roti add the following ingredients to the dough

1 tsp chilli flakes

2 tbsp chopped onion

1 tsp maldive fish

1 tsp curry leaves

Mix all the ingredients and knead to make a soft smooth dough that is not sticky, add water a little at a time. Make about 5 balls and roll the roti to about 1/2" thick. Put the rolled roti in a hot griddle and cook. Turn and cook the other side once you see spots on the roti.

Coconut roti also known as pol roti and thenga roti can be eaten with curry. If the spiced version is made it can be eaten as a snack. 

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