Kurrypinch's Griddled Coconut Roti
In Sri Lanka, this everyday quick bread is usually laced with thinly sliced curry leaves, fresh green chiles and red onions, but Ghazaly's milder, kid-friendly version drops the chile from the mix. Enjoy this roti alongside the Coconut Chickpea Curry, or with spicy onion sambal, coconut sambal and/or dal (lentil) curry for an authentic Sri Lankan experience. Or, do as Ghazaly's son does, and simply slather the warm roti with butter and eat as-is.
Note: Find frozen grated coconut at many Asian markets.
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