roti canai

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canai

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definitions

noun

  1. the Malaysian term for roti prata, a type of local flatbread with influence from Indian paratha.

    2. Despite being considered as a variation of the paratha, the dish does not exist in India; the closest to roti canai is believed to be the Malabar or Kerala paratha.

    — 2020 February 29, Lynnett Yip. South China Morning Post (Style), "What is roti canai, and why can’t people in Southeast Asia get enough of it?". https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3052878/what-roti-canai-and-why-cant-people-southeast-asia-get


usage notes

While influenced by South Indian paratha, it is quite a distinct dish from it, and was created and developed in South-East Asia. Known as roti prata in Singapore.


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prata roti prata

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