Roshi (Maldivian Flatbread)
Local name: ރޮށި
In short: Thin, soft wheat flatbreads cooked on a dry griddle until blistered. The everyday companion to mas huni, garudhiya and curries. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 280 kcal
Roshi is the flatbread of the Maldives, served at breakfast with mas huni and at dinner with curries. The dough is kneaded with a little coconut oil, rested, rolled thin and cooked on a hot dry pan until it puffs and browns in spots. It is similar to chapati but often a little thicker. Warm roshi from the pan, brushed with a touch of oil, is what you want.
Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt. Stir in the coconut oil, then add the warm water gradually and knead for 8 minutes into a smooth, soft dough.
- Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide into 8 balls. Roll each on a floured surface into a thin round about 18 cm (7 in) wide.
- Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook one roshi at a time for about 1 minute, until bubbles form and the underside has brown spots.
- Flip and cook for 30 to 40 seconds more, pressing lightly with a cloth if it puffs unevenly.
- Brush with a little coconut oil and keep warm wrapped in a clean cloth while you cook the rest.
Tips
- A very hot pan gives soft, puffed roshi. A pan that is too cool dries them out into crackers.
- Whole wheat flour is traditional in many homes and gives a nuttier flavor. Mix half and half for a softer bread.
Questions and answers
How do I keep roshi soft?
Wrap the roshi in a clean cloth as you cook them. The steam keeps them pliable.
Can I make roshi ahead of time?
Yes. Store them in a sealed bag for 2 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months. Warm them on a hot pan before serving.
What is huni roshi?
A coconut version of roshi, usually eaten at breakfast. Grated coconut is kneaded into the dough before rolling.
How long does it take to make Roshi (Maldivian Flatbread)?
About 35 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Roshi (Maldivian Flatbread)?
About 280 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 280 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
