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Malaysian Roti Jala with Curry Chicken

Name: Malaysian Roti Jala with Curry Chicken
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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

4.5(841 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 18, 2025

Malaysian Roti Jala with Curry Chicken — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Roti Jala

For the Chicken Curry

For the Spice Paste

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 962 kcal
Protein: 36 g
Carbs: 76 g
Fat: 58.7 g
Fiber: 6.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3848 kcal
Protein: 143.9 g
Carbs: 304.1 g
Fat: 234.9 g
Fiber: 24.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	24	190	2	6
2 cups coconut milk	880	8	14	92	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
2 large eggs	140	12	2	10	0
1 teaspoon turmeric powder	8	0.2	1.4	0.2	0.5
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces	680	80	0	38	0
2 tablespoons curry powder	36	1.8	6.4	1.4	3.6
1 cup coconut milk	440	4	7	46	0
1 cup chicken broth	15	1	1	0.5	0
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 large onion, chopped	60	1.5	14	0.2	3
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
1 inch ginger, grated	5	0.1	1	0	0.2
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed	260	7	60	0.4	7
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 teaspoons cumin seeds	16	0.8	2.6	0.8	0.8
2 teaspoons coriander seeds	11	0.4	2	0.6	1.2
1 teaspoon turmeric powder	8	0.2	1.4	0.2	0.5
2 dried red chilies, soaked	6	0.3	1.3	0.2	0.8

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Roti Jala Batter

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, coconut milk, water, eggs, turmeric powder, salt, and vegetable oil until smooth.
2
Strain batter
Strain the batter to remove any lumps.
3
Rest batter
Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.

Preparing the Chicken Curry

1
Make spice paste
Blend cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, and dried red chilies into a thick paste.
2
Sauté aromatics
Heat oil in a pan. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until golden.
3
Cook spices
Stir in the spice paste and curry powder, cooking until aromatic.
Tip: 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.

How to Make Malaysian Roti Jala with Curry Chicken

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
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.
3
Final Adjustments
Season the curry with salt and pepper, adjusting the consistency with water or broth if necessary.