Comments on: Musings on Roti

By: Chennette

Chennette — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:45:54 +0000

Hi Samantha – dhalpuri is a soft roti, but it is a filled roti, unlike the Chefette roti skins which are just a single layer (from what I recall, haven’t had one in a couple years). The dhalpuri has ground split peas between 2 layers, but if made well and not browned, it will be soft. This is the roti that is used for Trinidad rotis, where the whole wrapping a roti (skin) around curry originated. Keeping the rotis stacked and covered right after cooking helps keep them soft and pliable, even if over-cooked.

By: samantha

samantha — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:40:22 +0000

is this dhalpuri the soft dough when cooked? Does it carry the same texture as the chefette roti skins

By: Touring the Homeland: Trinidad — Lifespan of a Chennette

Touring the Homeland: Trinidad — Lifespan of a Chennette — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 03:29:24 +0000

[...] Roti (including a roti-making lesson from Mom) [...]

By: Toby

Toby — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:32:27 +0000

This looks fantastic, thanks for the instructions. I will make one on my sister’s next birthday party.

By: Trini Kachouries — Lifespan of a Chennette

Trini Kachouries — Lifespan of a Chennette — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:17:45 +0000

[...] as I have realised from Cynthia’s comments here and elsewhere, there are even more similarities in those foods, especially the traditional home-cooked versions, than I ever knew. But maybe their kachouries are [...]

By: Chennette

Chennette — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:03:56 +0000

since we don’t use the word phulka, the relative rudeness doesn’t arise no worries.
I think it’s fascinating the way the same word develops different connotations when people are in different places – so…what does roti refer to then? or is that not for polite conversation

By: sandra

sandra — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:46:38 +0000

As a punjabi i can tell u that the word “phulka” is considered politer than “roti”. Speaking for the punjabis so don;t get mad

By: Lily’s Blog, Dragon Absconded! » Fridge Woes

Lily’s Blog, Dragon Absconded! » Fridge Woes — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:31:19 +0000

[...] you know what? SHE DIDN’T EVEN EAT IT! She didn’t even make the sada roti for it. I have never made roti and my sister-in-law said her sada roti doesn’t come out so [...]

By: Aparna

Aparna — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:18:07 +0000

Thanks for dropping by my blog. I was going to come over and leave a comment that I had linked my Dhal puri post to this post of yours.

I discovered your blog while searching for Dhal puri info, and there’s a lot here that interests me. Shall be coming back to read some more.:)

By: Lilandra

Lilandra — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:44:38 +0000

umar, you know you could just subscribe to the comments rss feed…