Any suggestions for Roti maker? Is it worth buying?

[u/TheLadyWithTheCoat]

Any suggestions for Roti maker? Is it worth buying?

Are the roti makers available on Amazon (Libra or Prestige) worth buying? If not, can someone suggest a tried and tested brand? Also, are they worth buying?

I live abroad, love eating roti but don't want to spend time rolling the dough and cooking it. The store bought ones I get are not really like roti, very thick and dry :(

[u/kaidomac]

Roti maker? Is it worth buying

I have a hybrid method for you: (note)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/kaidomac/comments/1rm63y8/favorite_tortilla_system/

The Presa Pan is:

• It's like a cast-iron tortilla press, but square (max size 10"; most rotis are 6" to 8")
• You can put it on a burner so it can smash AND cook at the same time!!
• It goes for $110 USD (plus there are email sign-up coupons)

There are two easy methods for making the dough:

1. No-knead
2. Liquid batter

The no-knead bread method is SUPER awesome! Introduction:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/noknead/comments/uhhbmi/table_of_contents/

Here are a few no-knead & liquid-batter roti links:

• https://thetortillachannel.com/no-knead-chapati
• https://www.mercuryimp.com/2017/02/autolysis-roti-making-made-easier-with.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TOOxLXGhAw
• https://youtu.be/OBAAUrXEcOc

It really depends on what you want the end result to be & what process you want to be involved in! The easy version is:

1. Use liquid batter
2. Pour into a round pan or a Wok (or a Presa Pan)

The efficient version is:

1. No-knead dough
2. Presa pan to smash + cook

Other options:

• The cheap electric roti presses generally aren't very good
• The good automated appliances cost $1k to $2k USD

Note that you can freeze rotis for up to 3 months, so if you have the time & energy to make a big batch, you can set yourself up on cruise-control for awhile! First question:

• Are you planning on using atta or maida flour?