The Best Sri Lankan Coconut Roti

Ingredients

• Use good grated coconut that hasn't dried out and has a good creamy flavor.
• Add a bit of butter to the roti dough adds some moisture and flavors.
• Do not add all the water at the time. Add a little by little and mix them in a circular motion to get large lumps. And then you can make it to a ball.
• The roti dough should not be either tough or soft. It should be nonstick and easily pliable.
• you can freeze the roti dough balls. So whenever you're ready to make rotis, thaw them, flat them out and cook on the pan.
• 21/2 cup fresh grated coconut
• 21/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1.5 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced shallot/onion
• 1 green chili (optional)
• 1 sprig curry leaves (thinly sliced)
• water as needed (room temp)
• salt as needed