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Sel roti
Mix rice flour, sugar, cardamom, cloves and salt. Beat in the melted ghee, banana and milk, then add water gradually, beating hard, until you have a thick but pourable batter that falls from a spoon in a continuous ribbon.
Tip: Beat for several minutes. The batter should be glossy and slightly elastic.
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How long does Sel roti take?
3 hr 45 min all in — 15 min prep, 30 min cook, 3 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Wok, Mixing bowl, Spider or strainer.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 pinch.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Shop rice flour → 250 g rice soaked overnight and blended smooth with the liquid. The traditional way. Coarser and chewier.
What should I watch for?
Too hot and the roti browns before the inside cooks. Too cool and it drinks oil and goes flat.
Any tips from this recipe?
The first ring is for the cook. Use it to judge oil heat and batter thickness. If the rings break up in the oil, the batter is too thin. Beat in a spoon of rice flour.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Cover and rest 3 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge. Stir and check the consistency again; add a spoon of water if it has stiffened.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.