Malaysian Roti Jala with Curry Chicken

Name: Malaysian Roti Jala with Curry Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup water; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 dried red chilies, soaked

Lacy crepes served with spicy chicken curry

A classic Malaysian meal featuring intricate net-like crepes paired with a rich and aromatic chicken curry. Ideal for sharing during lunch or dinner.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Roti Jala

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups coconut milk

1 cup water

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Chicken Curry

1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 inch ginger, grated

2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Spice Paste

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

2 teaspoons coriander seeds

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 dried red chilies, soaked

Preparation

Making the Roti Jala Batter

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, coconut milk, water, eggs, turmeric powder, salt, and vegetable oil until smooth.

Strain batter

Strain the batter to remove any lumps.

Rest batter

Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.

Preparing the Chicken Curry

Make spice paste

Blend cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, and dried red chilies into a thick paste.

Sauté aromatics

Heat oil in a pan. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until golden.

Cook spices

Stir in the spice paste and curry powder, cooking until aromatic.

Caution: Splattering oil when adding the spice paste. Pro Tip: Marinate chicken with a bit of salt and curry powder for extra flavor before cooking.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Roti Jala

Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle. In a non-stick pan over medium heat, drizzle the batter in a circular motion, creating a laced pattern. Cook until set and then fold the crepe into a triangle.

Making the Chicken Curry

Add the marinated chicken to the spice mixture, cook until the chicken is browned. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and potatoes; simmer until the chicken is cooked and the potatoes are tender.

Final Adjustments

Season the curry with salt and pepper, adjusting the consistency with water or broth if necessary.

Plating & Serving