Pol Roti: The island's favourite flatbread

If you've ever been travelling through the island, you would've come across this locale delicacy served with a variety of sides, curries and other condiments.

Pol Roti in Sri Lanka is a versatile carbs option in any Sri Lankan meal. Lathered with Jam, butter or sugar for your sweet tooth, multiple curries on the side as a hefty meal, or as tantalizing street food for those on the go, Pol Roti comes in many forms. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack, this version of the island's favourite flatbreads is a must-have for anyone visiting the island.

What is Pol Roti?

Pol-Roti, as it's locally known, is basically a rustic flatbread made with coconut, while households tend to add their unique twist to the initial flour mix, such as onions or chillies.

Make your own Pol Roti:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups-All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup-Cold Water
• 1 cup-Freshly Grated Coconuts or Desiccated Coconut
• 1 Tbsp-Canola Oil
• 1/4 cup
• Salt

Instructions:

-Step 1 Sift the All-Purpose Flour (3 cups). Then add Salt (to taste), Coconuts (1 cup) and Canola Oil (1 Tbsp) to the bowl and mix well.

-Step 2 Add Water (1 cup) a little at a time until it forms a dough. The dough should be like play-dough consistency, not sticky. Add condiments and flavourings of your choice (i.e: onions or chillies)

-Step 3 Shape the dough into balls, then flatten the dough ball with your hands into a thick disc.

-Step 4 Heat a heavy-duty skillet or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the Roti on both sides until you get them well browned.

-Step 5 Cook the rest of the Roti.

At W15 Weligama, the Pol Roti is served as a hearty meal that is bound to leave you satisfied. You can choose from a fiery choice of curries, including black beef curry, chicken or fish, which comes with a serving of Dhal Curry, Pol-Sambol and spicy Lunu-Miris.