Trini-style paratha roti

 

I recently filmed my pal Ashton Whiteman as he was preparing paratha roti or ‘buss up shut’ for a party in London.

 

Trinidadians call this roti ‘buss up shut’ – meant to be a play on ‘burst up shirt’ – because of the torn appearance of the dough when it’s cooked.

 

Ashton demonstrates the final stage of the process, after the dough has been made and rested for a couple of hours. He cooks the roti dough on a flat steel plate called a tawah. A wide heavy-bottomed frying pan can also work if you don’t have a tawah.

 

Paratha roti is a popular accompaniment for curries and even stews.

 

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One Response to “Trini-style paratha roti”

  1. Rob Keough Says:
    January 31st, 2012 at 21:14

    This is awesome! I spent a couple years working offshore Trinidad…every thursday was roti and chana day!

    Where can I find a recipe for the dough?

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