kneaded bread

They call it roti prata in Singapore but in Malaysia it is fondly known as the Roti Canai. Made from flour with alot of oil (that's why it so flavourful), the roti canai which when translated in English means kneaded (canai) and dough/bread (roti).

Usually served with curry and dhall, one can opt for fish or chicken (only the curry) and dhall which is made from lentils with carrots, potatoes, etc. You can also have fried chicken or fish or mutton or beef depending on what you want. Then again, there is always the fish in the fish curry and chicken in the chicken curry.

Anyway, had another craving this morning and this time, it was the ROTI CANAI. Our cafeteria serves a decent roti canai and the gravy is not bad too. Due to the congestion and the smell of oil when dining there, I usually takeaway. You must be wondering how on earth does one dine on roti canai without having to transfer the gravy into different bowls, etc...

My solution is very simple and done by many over the decades. I place an order of a torn roti and ask for 'banjir' when translated means flood!!! it with GRAVY both the curry and the dhall plus a dollop of sambal for that extra kick. Easy Peasy. Yummy like crazy!

Now that I am recollecting what happened in the morning, with the conscious reminder of how stuffed I am,there will be no lunch for me. Sudah kenyang (full). Probably just a drink to settle my stomach...