How Do You Make Sada Roti?
The word for bread in several languages spoken in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bengal, Africa and the West Indies, roti comes in many shapes, sizes and flavorings. A simple mix of flour, water and baking powder is all it takes to make Sada Roti, the Trinidadian and Guyanese variety. So get thee some flour and roll with my Sada Roti-inspired recipe below. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder. (You could also use a sifter; I don’t have one, so I use a whisk and mix by hand.) Throw in the garlic salt if you wish; just bear in mind your hands will smell like garlic. Add water – enough to moisten (but not drown) the dry ingredients. You can also add the olive oil at this point. Set the rest aside; you’ll definitely need it. Stir with a wooden spoon the moistened ingredients. You’ll make about one rotation if you’ve followed instructions thus far; the ingredients begin forming a dough and put stirring to a halt. Speaking of which: Stop. Wash your hands for at least 20 secon
