Roti jala is a popular breakfast in the rural parts of Malaysia, mostly in Malay homes. A very simple dish to make, it is eaten with leftover curries, especially chicken curry. These days, people make them fresh though.
Those days, they would just use their fingers to scoop up the batter and design on the pan, but now, you would need the roti jala achu to make this. But you can also make your own - (use an empty can and puncture large holes in it)
Dilute coconut milk with water and then beat a couple of eggs and add to the milk.
Add white flour little by little, stirring constantly. You need a runny consistency (thinner than thosai batter)
Add yellow coloring and salt to taste.
Leave it to rest for 30 mins or so.
Strain the batter and add more water/milk if necessary.
Oil a pan lightly. Using the achu spread the batter in quick small circles like in the pic above.
Allow it to cook over medium heat and then cook on the other side.
Fold it, and continue with the remaining batter.
Enjoy!
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