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Monday, January 31, 2011

MALAYSIAN INDIAN FOOD - DESSERTS

ROTI CANAI


Roti Canai : Indian Pastry Pancake - Indian in origin, this popular pastry pancake is an all-time favorite appetizer on menus in Malaysian eateries all around the globe. Roti Canai [pronounced Chan-nai], it's name originating from the region of Chennai in India, is also known as Roti Prata [also spelt Paratha]. A side of curry is served for dipping the flaky pancake, usually a Malaysian Chicken Curry.


THOSAI


Thosai : Sourdough Flatbread - also called dosai or dosa are wafer thin pancakes made from black gram, rice flour and rice soaked in water for several hours or overnight - for it's sourdough taste. Served with sambal a savory gravy or stew made with vegetables and dhal, and a chutney of some sort, usually a fresh coconut chutney. It can also be stuffed with spiced potatoes and stewed vegetables.It's called Masala Thosai.



ROTI NAAN


Naan : Whole-wheat Flatbread - soft bread made from whole wheat flour. The dough is rolled out and then slapped on the inside of the tandoor or clay oven, near the top where it cooks very quickly in the fierce heat. It is sometimes sprinkled with chopped garlic, garlic Naan.

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