Ari Pathiri (Malabar Rice Roti) (അരി പത്തിരി)
Category: main — rice flatbread
Course: main accompaniment | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: main
breakfast

The signature soft rice flatbread of Malabar; the ideal companion to rich, spicy coconut curries.

Spice level: 0
Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Rice flour
qty: 70
unit: g
name: Boiling water
qty: 100
unit: g
name: Coconut oil
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1
unit: g

Steps:
Stir boiling salted water into the rice flour and a little oil; knead into a soft, pliable dough while warm.
Rest briefly, then divide and roll each piece into a thin disc on a floured surface.
Cook on a tava until it puffs and browns lightly with no oil (or a smear).
Stack and cover to keep soft; serve with a Malabar curry, especially chicken or mutton rohan.

Tags: malabar
rice roti
flatbread