Roti Prata is a fried pancake made of flour. It is cooked over a flat grill and usually dipped in vegetable or meat curry before eating. It is also commonly cooked with egg, cheese, onion, etc. Did you know that roti prata is listed number 45 on the world's 50 most delicious foods reader's poll compiled by CNN?
As seen from the picture above, I opted for the egg prata as I personally preferred egg. The prata came with vegetable curry. The prata was very crispy,fluffy and fragrant. The aroma wafted into your nostrils instantaneously and even my friends could not resist the temptation and wanted to have a bite. When dipped in the curry sauce, the prata tasted even better. The curry had an amazing aroma and had a hint of spice in it. It helps to reduce the fattiness and balance out all the flavours. In conclusion, the roti prata was very fresh and crispy, and the curry was amazing.
The prata has always been known as Paratha in the Indian subcontinent, while it is usually known as roti canai in other countries such as Malaysia. It is only called roti prata in Singapore, which makes it uniquely Singapore! What does roti prata mean? Roti means bread, while prata means flat. Roti Prata has played an integral role in SIngapore's Indian cuisine. It is a famous choice for breakfast amongst many heartland Singaporeans of different cultures. It is always easy to find a roti prata shop wherever you are, which shows how important it is in Singapore cuisine.
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