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flour.]] Roti (, Urdu , Punjabi , Pashto , Indonesian , Malay , Bengali word for Bread . NAMES Generically, the word ''roti'' may refer to many different kinds of India n Bread , such as Chapati and phulka, each with its specific name. In Kannada , Oriya and Tamil , roti is pronounced Rotti. In Marathi , roti is often called Chapati or Poli(पोळी). In Gujarati it is rotli. In Punjabi , a light, easily eaten roti is called Phulka. Roti is usually used to refer to the round flat Unleavened Bread s eaten throughout India , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Iran and Sri Lanka , in contrast to the yeasted Naan breads originating primarily in the north-west of the South Asia and Central Asia . OUTSIDE SOUTH ASIA Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand In Indonesia and Malaysia the term encompasses all forms of bread including western-style bread as well as the traditional Punjabi breads. Roti is made most often from Wheat Flour , cooked on a flat or slightly concave iron griddle called a Tawa . Like breads around the world, roti is a Staple accompaniment to other foods, maybe spread with Ghee (clarified butter) or Yoghurt , used as a scoop, or rolled up with a filling. In Thailand , "roti" refers to the Maida Paratha —known in Malaysia as Roti Canai and in Singapore as Roti Prata —which is typically drizzled with Condensed Milk , rolled up, and eaten as a hot snack. West Indies Roti also features prominently in the diet of many West Indian countries, especially Trinidad And Tobago , Guyana and Suriname . West Indian roti are primarily made from wheat flour, Salt , and water. They are cooked on a Tava . Certain rotis are also made with Butter . There are several types of roti made in the West Indies:
=Guyana Very similar to Trinidadian style, with some differences.
Other dishes The word 'roti' in the West Indies may also refer to a dish of stewed or Curried ingredients wrapped in a 'roti skin'. In Trinidad and Tobago various rotis are served. Popular variations include chicken, Conch , beef and vegetable. Shrimp and goat are also often available. In Toronto, Canada , roti often refers to this meal. The term is also used in cities surrounding Toronto, thanks to that city's large West Indian population. Similarly, the term can be found in local usage in Montreal . While common variations may include chicken, beef, or cabbage and carrot, one of the more authentic alternatives (goat) is known as Groti. EXTERNAL LINKS
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