Guyanese Roti: Learn how to make roti step by step

[@Diamond_Natural]

My mom died a year ago, and she was the BEST cook! One of my greatest regrets is that I didn't learn to make roti from her.....your recipe seems direct and easy to follow so I will give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing. Making it will help me feel closer to her as well as her Guyanese heritage. ❤❤❤❤

[@rosamundakajessiejulien8994]

All is not lost ...I'm sure you saw her mak makIng it many times. So now try to remember it and along with a recipe that's close to that of your mom try it. You may not succeed the first time...try again. It's what I did for a.m.e of the recipes I wasn't to sure of ..all the best😉

[@lolamunceymuncey3466]

Im sorry that your mom passed. Hopefully shes in a better place. I lost my mom a few months ago and she always made this growing up:( I also want to learn how to do it to keep some memories of her and to be closer:)

[@Diamond_Natural]

@@rosamundakajessiejulien8994 I’m now seeing your comment. Thank you for the encouragement. I made it for the first time last year, and can honestly say I mastered it the 4th time. It is a LOT of work! 😩 But I’m thankful I finally learned. 🙏🏾💎🇬🇾

[@daphneedwards7607]

Ht

[@Musiq4Life992]

Roti and curry is my favorite dish to cook .... I love making food from my home country Guyana 🇬🇾

[@raysudat1744]

Guyana gang

[@lj9364]

It’s my favorite to eat lol 😂

[@JackyHapy]

Love Guyanese roti. Brings back memories of my mum Guyanese friends (RIP ms Maggie and Auntie Clara aka Ms Knight)) who used to make a batch for parties, they were amazing. I remember the "clap clap"😁

[@nubianqueen4437]

Like you my mum and dad also came from Guyana (may they both continue to RIP) and whenever anyone was having a party, wedding or any social function, they always asked my mum to make roti.

[@zamzammrfixit3113]

gyal . a wa part a guyana yo from ?

[@marissagriffith3940]

My Grandmother showed me how to make Roti when I was younger; watching and listening to you brought back some wonderful memories and feelings. Thank you and continue to stay Blessed!

[@mogains]

*The Caribbean is such a beautiful melting pot. We in Trinidad and Tobago call this buss-up-shot. Beautiful upload. Nice accent. New subscriber on board ❤️👍🏽👊🏽🇹🇹*

[@hphinn]

It is buss-up-shut (shirt)

[@zamzammrfixit3113]

this is a Guyana thing not T&T .. just kidding ok .. love you !!!

[@Omega1st]

@@hphinn It would be busted-up-shirt. Lol which would not be a Kerala Paratha. Anyway the bread has changed in texture, style, and process making it more Trinidadian than Indian. I love Both Guyanese Roti and Trinidadian "Buss-up"

[@ruthvernon8603]

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[@jilliancortez8866]

MO GAINS when I went to Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 wooooow it was the most amazing thing I had ever tried. I’m so used to eating Spanish food all the time and when I ate this, it was absolutely amazing. I think it had goat meat w potatoes, the perfect combination.

[@princesschampagne8837]

Love how your marble counter matches your marble rolling pin, couldn't get over how cute that was, this was well explained though! This is one of my favorite dishes by my mom! So gonna try this.

[@jehanpowell]

Thanks!

[@pauladerosena4207]

Noticed the matching marble too😊

[@keneshascorners9152]

Where is the recipe

[@sterlingwitherspoon5709]

Princess & Champagne hi

[@nitsrah]

Thank you Jehan, my grandma cooked all of this and I don't know how. You are helping me recapture the methods. God bless you.

[@OSS-bf4qv]

This is great ! I am East Indian Guyanese and this is exactly how we make it except we don't use shortening. You can also use a bit of ghee(clarified butter) instead of the shortening. It makes it super soft and buttery, and it's healthier. keep up the great videos!!! 💗

[@jehanpowell]

Oma Singh thanks😊

[@zamzammrfixit3113]

Oma Singh .. i know you .

[@PatriceOnPurpose]

Oma Singh 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@SexcNcute]

hello, hopefully someone will respond to this .. I know this video is a year old... but do I use ghee and oil instead of oil and shortening or just ghee?? thanks in advance

[@moniquejones1915]

My family uses oil and ghee

[@DMan999k]

I haven't had Guyanese roti in years. Your video is so well put together. I'm so motivated and looking forward to making it at home. Thanks for the great instructions!

[@Rari1022]

I'm so excited I found this! I haven't had roti since I lived in Brooklyn. I'm making this over the weekend. Thank you!

[@yardiechick8744]

Made this today with some curry goat and roti turned out great...it was my first time and you directions were on point!!! Thank you!

[@islandgirl1406]

Thank you. I love this. I am from Jamaica but I have a friend from Trinidad that taught me how to make roti. She used these exact steps. One love from Jamaica.

[@larryboone2216]

Any woman that make Bread like this. Deserves all The dough I make!

[@supergenius5267]

Larry Boone lol

[@dliburd5630]

Lol

[@damypitterson5546]

It’s not bread you dumb ass it’s roti

[@gheneechoo9083]

@@damypitterson5546 you didnt have to be so savage

[@suzetteking964]

Nothing like the Caribbean good food and people I'm from Trinidad and Tobago we make this as well 🇹🇹🇹🇹 great video new sub have a blessed day.

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Quick, detailed and the end product looks amazing. I'm making this tonight, thank you!

[@mariawatson8120]

Thank you Jehan, I have always struggled to make roti. I have just made the best roti in my life. Lots of love and thank you again.

[@jehanpowell]

My pleasure 😊

[@LaurelsCurls]

Thank you so very, very much for this wonderful tutorial!!! I just made my very first batch of roti tonight and the family raved about it! I'm Guyanese, but had never bothered to really learn to make roti from my parents as I was growing up. I remember helping my folks make roti, but I never really did the whole process myself, you know. Now that my own kids are 5 and 9, I'm trying to teach them about my heritage and we've been trying out a few Guyanese recipes. Thank you again for posting this. Please, please do continue to make more videos! p.s. I love your natural hair as well. I've been natural since 2004.

[@supriyamehra4281]

LaurelsCurls you r too honest :-)

[@PatriceOnPurpose]

LaurelsCurls same here

[@lanatr972]

i have tried a 1001 roti recipes and was still yet to get that unbelievable taste and texture like my grandma.. but with this recipe. omg it's the real deal.. thank you so much..

[@kellybrown685]

I LOVE your videos. You put so much "Heart" into what you do, and your videos remind us that a great cook knows about technique... that you can prepare awesome food without a kitchen full of expensive equipment. Well Done!

[@jehanpowell]

Thank you!

[@3gyptt__]

memories man..my grandma used to make this allllll the time. Glad I found this

[@lucindaredan2490]

I love Roti and have eaten Roti from many different cultures. I followed your instruction yesterday but added butter because i saw that in a Suriname recipe. My Roti's came out great. I am so happy because i no longer have to rely on anyone to make Roti for me. Thanks.

[@giselledenny9084]

I've tried making roti about 3 times in the past. And it never came out well (it could literally give a full jaw workout with the amount of effort it took to chew)😅😅 I'm proud to say that today is the first time in all my years that I got a soft, fluffy roti.. and it's all thanks to your video. Thank you so much!!!!

[@dontrvcon]

Wow, this is exactly how my mom taught me to make it. Even the oiling and folding!

[@ruthbhola4075]

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[@unapologetic-fy-irie]

Amazing! Thanks Jehan. The BEST BEST BEST ever roti recipe and instruction. So happy I learned from you.

[@sandrawest6650]

Hi, I just made rotis as per your instructions and they came out just awesome!! Thanks for this,it was easy

[@Savitri1972]

Hi jehan, I have been watching your blogs for years, I am so happy to watch you cook on you tube thank you.

[@jehanpowell]

Thank you for the support!

[@nitsrah]

Jehan Powell I agree thank you. I cheered grandma on as she cooked and never learned how. Now it's time. Thank you.

[@1-blackcakequeen778]

Thanks for this video girl!!! Mi haffe mek dis now wid some curry chick peas and potato I have. Great presentation.

[@kimbojanbranyan6352]

Miss my Grandma making these. Love it thank u

[@leonagrant-stuart360]

this recipe is nice, I used thunderbolt flour instead with my baking powder and instead of shortening, I used vegetable oil along with my warm water

[@gaoupaou]

Thank you for the recipe . my roi came out amazing !!

[@ByulSo]

So glad I found your recipe!! This is exactly like how my best friend does it! She grew up in Jamaica with mixed heritage. Love it!!

[@TheAdrienne8585]

This is the easiest recipe i have seen!! Almost like magic!!

[@sistahduch]

Thank you! Your tutorial really helped. I made dhalpuri not parata but your technique and recipie with self-raising flour was perfect.

[@ericabelcher8760]

Wow! This looks delicious & one of the very few videos I've watched where the consistency of everything, the prep, the dough, cooking method was literally on point! Thank you!!

[@tracyj1117]

my neighbour made me these ..omg so lush .cant wait to try making ..will let u no how they turn out .thanks for sharing ..your blog is fab soooo much to try

[@anonioninalaska8685]

I come back to this recipe every single time! It is easy to follow and the taste is great. It's the closest tasting and texture to those that my Guyanese friend used to make. Thank you Jehan.

[@nymack66]

Best Roti video on the web, you did an amazing job. wow

[@rashidaina5941]

Just made it for bfast..it was perfect. We in Malaysia also hv paratha bread, but the technic is much more messy, with oil all over the utensils & hands & more kneading work...when i came across this guyanese recipe, i got so excited to try & eager to find out the taste whether its similar to ours, so that i can enjoy it with less work. Yeah...im super excited now..it came out so good, as what i imagined..tq so much jehan, for showing it so clear. I watched yr video & read yr blog to make sure i got it right (but i cooked it more brown bcoz thats d way we used to have our paratha here )..thanx again, i love yr work

[@akarilopez1240]

Y’all roti taste good too 🥰

[@beckyjohnson2939]

I have a good friend that makes this when ever we come to visit her. I love this!

[@MegaDaprice]

Thank you so much, in the Bahamas i had so many guyanese and Trinidadian friends...these countries are neighbors, and still couldn't make this...but you've made it so easy. Thank you again.

[@skinnydee1886]

DAPRICE You must keep friends who know how to cook!

[@sandralondon6593]

Thanks Jehan. I will be making this for my hubby and sons. Looks so delicious!!!!!!!

[@yvonnejoy7962]

I am Jamaican but I do believe Guyanese make the best roti. I would drive for miles to find a Guyanese take out restaurant just for paratha roti. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I will be trying it👍🏽👍🏽

[@jehanpowell]

I totally agree😆, thanks!

[@marleeena4]

The best roti recipe. I made roti today using this recipe. It was the best roti I have ever made. Thanks Jehan. I'm so thankful that you shared your knowledge. Very proud of me.

[@money6609]

Love this video it made me feel like I was watching my grandma in the kitchen

[@AsYouLikeIt_Zendi21]

Love how your rolling pin matches your surface. Exactly the sz i make. Thanks for sharing your version.

[@jehanpowell]

Thanks and you're welcome.

[@richardrampersad1654]

Did your recipe again.... your way your method.... perfect.... u are remarkable and very phenomenal cook...open a restaurant please 🙏..your knowledge is priceless

[@jehanpowell]

Thank you so much 😃

[@shaynaloveswiss1]

I AM A NEW SUBSCRIBER!!! You should market more of your recipes - I always try them (and I can't cook/bartend) but you always get it spot on!

[@ravijodhan3245]

wow..i love to cook my guyanese dishes but i can never get my roti right lol...will try this...thanks Jehan!

[@abundantlifeministries166]

i am going to try this i always wanted to know how to make this dish will update you on its texture,oooh and i love your rolling pin matches the counter top lol

[@nbrace-tl8ku]

This is one of the best instructional videos that I personally have ever seen regarding the making of this wonderful food. Thank you so much.

[@summerslake1814]

Excellent work. Very simple and effective. I will definitely try this recipe out. Thanks for the step by step demonstration. Curry looking good too. My mouth was just watering when I saw it.

[@tashawickham6370]

Thank you my sister did'nt know how to make it and shes only 18 it came out perfect Roti and Curry de Guyanese way.

[@sandy4real81]

I did it yaaaay!!! Thanks Jehan

[@nitsrah]

sandy4real81 congratulations i want to try too

[@sandy4real81]

nitsrah it's simple just time consuming. Well worth it

[@nitsrah]

sandy4real81 i will makethe time

[@l.n.m970]

this is the second time ive used your recipe and omg , im from jamaica and i had to come ny to know roti and the first time i had it i was hooked lol, i want to know how to make the one with the peas , thank you girl!

[@richardrampersad1654]

This is very good... great job beautifully done... MAGNIFICENT AWESOME PHENOMENAL from a TRINIDADIAN and proud us citizen living in Connecticut

[@jehanpowell]

Thank you!

[@ermageorge657]

Hi Jehan. Happy Sunday. I love your recipes. I tried it. it came out great. Exactly how yours came out. Thank you.

[@jehanpowell]

Thank you! That''s great to hear!

[@carmenarjoon4756]

Great and simple recipe. Well explained, you are well spoken. Silky and soft roti. Thank you.

[@pameladowner2083]

Good recipe Jehan. I use ghee instead of oil, which I get from Trader Joe or one of the Indian groceries in my neighborhood.

[@jehanpowell]

I've used ghee as well and it's great!

[@karenf1079]

You can easily make ghee yourself. So much less expensive. Buy unsealed biutter let melt in pot then turn to lowest setting and leave for 45 mins strain and it's done.

[@zochbuppet448]

Indo Trinis I think still use ghee in their roti. I heard it taste great though. You can mix the oil with butter. Guyanese don't like their roti falling apart in pieces and I think that's what ghee and butter does, that why most people use oil. I wouldn't use shortening, even though it will make the roti soft.

[@karenf1079]

I beg to differ. Ghee does not make the roti fall apart. However it gives the roti an outstanding flavor. Oil/butter/margarine are typically used for convenience. The texture and thickness of a roti depends on kneading and how much water is used in the dough, which then affects the elasticity

[@lornalewis1779]

l like my roti falling apart l am Guyanese

[@Jerrel.A]

This is really very well explained and presented.

[@vanessapaddy9412]

Wow nice 👏 congratulations

[@staceystyles4048]

I was inspired by your video to try this and it came out great I did make small adjustments & it really came out great. .😀

[@user-ow3oc9zd2t]

Your recipe help a lot ..my mom and I made roti with curry goat with our Panamanian kick. You have great recipes...thank you . keep up with great work ...

[@baneliedarlington9909]

Thanks Jehan, for your first KZbin video looking forward to more. I'm always looking for new recipes on your blog. Love ya accent. GT to de bone. Thanks for repping Guyana and sharing our delicious recipes.

[@jehanpowell]

aww thank and thanks for stopping by!!

[@kekedream]

My grandmother makes the best roti I've always wanted to know how to make it, thanks 😊

[@GhostCreeper]

i have a friend near by that makes Guyanese dishes..so good!

[@danielkernya5484]

Omg that’s so so goooood. I never do the smash up technique. I can’t wait to try.

[@shanmarcell3994]

Listen up here girl... this right here... thank u! My ex's mother (from Georgetown Guyana) just made this for us (with curry) & as always it was soo good!! She tried to teach me years ago, but I didnt get it... but this video is so clear. I'm trying it today, thanks!

[@jehanpowell]

Great, glad to be of any help.

[@singaivendan369]

Sooooooooo nice...Thanks for all your efforts behind...Thanks again!!!

[@altheaclarke756]

finally..I was praying for this...congratulations ...

[@jehanpowell]

Thanks!

[@Leatricaw]

Sharing this with my niece. I introduced her to Roti and she loves them.

[@morslynjohnson7775]

Nice and easy Jehan! Thanks.

[@ameenaclarke3279]

Best video ever!!!! Thanks so much!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍💯💯

[@staceystyles4048]

you made me hungry...I will attempt to make this one day. my mom and sister make roti whenever they feel like having curry & roti but I never tried making it I only love eating it😁 thanks for sharing I will attempt to make it one of these days.

[@BellsBooksAndCoffee]

I've been craving these. I can't wait to try the recipe!!!!

[@neilrobinson3124]

Thanks for that excellent tutorial on the makings of Roti, certainly I'm gonna try to make as per your instructions. Brings back fond memories of my mum "clap clapping "the Roti and eating it with a good Guyanese curry or sometimes Pepperpot. Eh, eh!

[@aliaramjohn5216]

Nice job with the roties Jehan. They look great. I just subscribed and look forward to what's coming.

[@edjeluv31]

Hi, i,m from suriname the country next to guyana, we also make this and dhalpuri roti, thank you for your nice video...

[@wildflower2344]

That looks delicious! I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing your method.

[@valienelaurie5177]

Tried this it was amazing....first recipe that came out flawless

[@valienelaurie5177]

I pinned the link on Pinterest

[@sidoniedavy1928]

4yrs and I'm still sharing / refer back to your way💃🏾😘🌟🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@Nicolee7764]

Thx you!! Exactly what l was looking for, it turned out nicely.

[@Sherirose1]

Wow I can't cook Roti. yours look so delicious . reminds me of my mom's cooking. very nice thank you 😢😢😢😢

[@darrenalie2453]

You made it look so easy to make roti .I am tempted to try it .

[@dtrini2dbone1]

Great Job Jehan. We in Trinidad call in Paratha or buss up shut. My mom uses margarine instead of lad and oil the roti comes out fluffy. Anyways I guess there are many ways to do something and achieve the same result.

[@jehanpowell]

Thank you! Yes there are so many great recipes out there, everyone has their own unique way of making the same dishes. I've had buss up shot in trinidad and loved it!

[@rosamundakajessiejulien8994]

I love your video I just followed it but I know I can become better at it if I do it more often thank you👍😊😉

[@lisalittle9192]

I always want to know how to make it. Thank you for this video it is so easy

[@junedenieuenkirk4242]

I enjoyed each video. I would love to see a video on how to prepare Fried SaltFish. Cheese straws

[@tonnietuesday8760]

I'm trying it right now, will let you know how it turns out.

[@Ladylasil]

I wanted to learn how to make this. This is the best one I have seen. Looks so delicious. Thank you

[@donnah5378]

Nice. Thx for posting. Will try soon. 😋

[@ckakalak2]

Great video. Truly Your end result looked amazing. The curry you had alongside looked soooo good as well

[@nadiamungal8653]

I love how u make your roti

[@benw2569]

More please Jehan. Thanks again for your efforts.

[@jehanpowell]

You're welcome, more recipe will be coming soon!

[@uglobett]

Very nice ! It looks soft and delish.. In Trinidad and Tobago we call that Buss up Shot.. Lol .. Keep up the good work, you have a subscriber in me

[@shellb9842]

Hi, I notice you didn't use Baking Power... I'm very happy to see your version. I don't make roti because I always mess with when it come to the " Baking Power"..

[@jehanpowell]

HI Shell, I've made it both ways and it turns out fine!

[@PatriceOnPurpose]

I am drooling. Thanks for sharing. I will be making some soon

[@liviahaynes6001]

Tried it for my first time making. It was wonderful.

[@jehanpowell]

Glad you liked it!

[@aliciab.3026]

excellent. exactly how my mom taught me.

[@JonMarM]

Guyanese roti is the best. Now I need some cookup rice

[@jamesbrook7440]

actually Trinidad makes the best roti

[@adoptings8787]

@@jamesbrook7440 nope

[@nisagitty196]

wow. i would have never guessed! going to try this