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Curried Jamaican Ital Roti with Callaloo and Crunchy Nuts

Name: Curried Jamaican Ital Roti with Callaloo and Crunchy Nuts
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Water, warm, 3/4 cup; Fresh callaloo, chopped, 3 cups; Onion, diced, 1 medium; Garlic, minced, 2 cloves; Curry powder, 1 teaspoon; Thyme, 1/2 teaspoon; Mixed nuts, roughly chopped, 1/2 cup; Olive oil, 1 teaspoon; Salt, Pinch; Curry powder, 1 tablespoon; Turmeric, 1 teaspoon; Coconut milk, 1 cup; Salt and pepper, To taste

This vibrant and satisfying Jamaican dish blends earthy spices, hearty callaloo, and a deliciously crunchy nut topping inside a soft, homemade roti.

5(462 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 2, 2025

Curried Jamaican Ital Roti with Callaloo and Crunchy Nuts — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Roti Dough

For the Callaloo Filling

For the Crunchy Nut Topping

For the Curry Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 555 kcal
Protein: 14.4 g
Carbs: 66.9 g
Fat: 27.4 g
Fiber: 8.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2218 kcal
Protein: 57.6 g
Carbs: 267.6 g
Fat: 109.7 g
Fiber: 33.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	25	190	2	6
Whole wheat flour 1/4 cup	110	4	22	0.5	3
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Water, warm 3/4 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh callaloo, chopped 3 cups	90	8	16	1	8
Onion, diced 1 medium	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0	2	0	0.5
Curry powder 1 teaspoon	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.3
Thyme 1/2 teaspoon	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Mixed nuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup	410	14	15	38	6
Olive oil 1 teaspoon	40	0	0	4.5	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Curry powder 1 tablespoon	24	1	4	1.2	1.2
Turmeric 1 teaspoon	8	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.5
Coconut milk 1 cup	445	4	6	48	6
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Roti Dough

1
Combine Flours and Salt
Combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt in a large bowl.
2
Form the Dough
Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3
Knead and Rest
Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 1 hour.

Sautéing the Callaloo Filling

1
Heat Oil and Sauté Aromatics
In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
2
Add Callaloo and Spices
Add chopped callaloo, curry powder, and thyme. Cook until wilted.
3
Cool the Filling
Set aside the filling to cool slightly before assembling.
Tip: Do not overfill the roti or it may tear.

How to Make Curried Jamaican Ital Roti with Callaloo and Crunchy Nuts

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Roti Cooking
Roll out the rested dough into thin circles and cook on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side.
2
Nut Toasting
In a dry pan, toast the mixed nuts with olive oil and salt until golden.
3
Curry Sauce
Simmer coconut milk with curry powder and turmeric until thickened.