Ingredients of roti prata

Ingredients :1 kg plain flour
sifted in a large bowl
16 oz (2 cups) water
80 g ghee (clarified butter)
3 tbsp sugar2
3 tbsp salt
1 tsp vanilla essence

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Home Economics project(Jalan Kayu).

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Top left picture:Madeline & Ming Hui

Top right picture:Madeline & Ming Hui too

Corner left picture:Snack give, enjoying the food

Corner right picture:Our Blog

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Madeline

Nutritional value

Nutrition of Roti Prata
Serving size:1 Piece
Amount per Serving
Calories:212
Calories from Fat:90
% Daily Value
Total fats:10g(15%)
Saturated Fat:6g(30%)
Trans Fats:0.4g
Sodium:238mg(10%)
Total Carbohydrate:26g(9%)
Dietary Fibres:2g(8%)
Protein:4g(7%)

History of Jalan Kayu

There is plenty of empty land in this district, hinting at what pre-developed Singapore might have looked like. Jalan Kayu provides rest for eyes that are tired at looking at high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, for the few buildings that stand here are low-rise shophouses, landed property and farmhouses. These buildings clump together in sparse, disparate clusters, enabling Jalan Kayu to escape Singapore 's notoriety as a concrete jungle.HistoryThe phrase Jalan Kayu literally means “wooden road” in Malay, a name that was derived from the abundance of firewood in the area. The road itself was constructed in 1928 by the British Royal Air Force, which needed access to the rest of Singapore from its camp in Seletar. The district used to be filled with British army personnel, who would go to Jalan Kayu for dinner or shopping. Up till the 1960s, the Jalan Kayu (the road) was lined with fruits and vegetable sellers. The area also used to be abundant with rubber plantations.FarmsToday, Jalan Kayu predominantly comprises high-tech farms. There are a few mushroom farms here, which grow pesticide-free organic mushrooms. Examples are Mycofarm and Golden Mushroom Enterprises. There is also a cluster of fish farms and aquariums, such as Sanyo Aquarium and Golden Tropical Fish. These aquariums deal mostly in freshwater fish, catering to both wholesale and retail customers. There are also a number of gardening and landscaping services in the area.Residences and FacilitiesTo most Singaporeans, Jalan Kayu is best known for its roti prata. There are, however, other things to do in the district besides eat, eat and eat. There are many small retail outlets surrounding the landed property and condominiums here. Chatsworth Kindergarten, a reputable kindergarten, is located in this district.Also, pet owners can now leave their homes in peace! The Animal Resort is in Jalan Kayu, a haven for pets whose owners have to leave for some time. While they are gone, they can leave their pets in this pet hotel.

Preparation

Flour, sugar and salt are the basic ingredients for Roti Prata. Water is added to the flour to form a stiff dough. The dough is kneaded next. This is an important procedure as it makes the dough soft and pliable. By kneading, the dough is also aired and this makes it light. After this, the dough is divided into smaller portions and left to rest overnight.In the morning, the ball of dough is placed on the work table and the prata-maker gets to work. With sure, quick movements, he whirls and twirls the dough from left to right, from right to left until it is paper thin and four or five times larger than the original piece. This is the most difficult step in prata making and is considered an art in itself. After folding this thin piece into a rectangle, he tosses the prata on the griddle greased with peanut oil. The prata is said to be cooked when dark brown "blisters" burst on the surface. A well-made prata should be crisp outside and soft inside. Pratas can be eaten with sugar, curries or just plain. The most enjoyable way of eating the pratas is with the fingers; the bread is torn into bite size pieces and dipped into the curry before being popped into the mouth.

Origins of roti prata

The Roti Prata belongs to a group of breads which are indigenous to India. Brought to Singapore by Indian immigrants, the Roti Prata is said to be either of Punjabi origin as wheat dishes feature prominently in the Punjabi diet, or introduced by the Muslim conquerors, who also specialised in making various types of breads. Whatever the origin, it has become an integral component in the Singapore Indian cuisine.

Adout Roti Prata

The roti prata is a round pancake, often eaten with mutton or fish curry . It is sold by Indian Muslims at coffee shops and hawker centres and often cost anything between 60 to 80 cents . To mant, it serves as astaple food for breakfast, lunch and dinner although it is most often eaten at breakfast.