Introduction of Roti Prata

Roti prata is a fried flour-based pancake that is cooked over a flat grill. It is usually served with a vegetable or meat based curry and is sold all over Singapore in food centres. Prata is also commonly cooked (upon request) with cheese, onion, banana, red bean, chocolate, mushroom or egg. It is listed at number 45 on World's 50 most delicious foods readers' poll compiled by CNN Go in 2011.

History

The Prata has always been known as  Paratha in the Indian Subcontinent while it is usually known as Roti Prata in countries like Singapore.  Roti Prata is derived from the original pancake recipes from Pakistan and India. Roti means “bread”, and Prata means “flat”, but it is actually closer to a pancake with a lightly flavoured and subtle sweet dough that makes for a gratifying meal, especially in the mornings.  Whereas the Malaysian variant, known as Roti Canai, are served slightly differently, influenced by each country's culture. In Singapore, the varieties of Roti Prata are named mostly in English.

Preparation

Roti prata is prepared by flipping the dough into a large thin layer before folding the outside edges inwards. The dough will then be heated on a hot plate. Flavorings or toppings, if ordered, can be added either before or after it is flipped, depending on the flavorings or the desired outcome.