Roti Prata vs Rotee

About Roti Prata

Roti prata is one of the signature dishes of Singapore. It is a round pancake-like flat bread that is cooked over an oiled flat grill. Roti means 'bread' and prata means 'flat' in the Hindi language. It can be eaten at all times of the day but many people tend to eat it for breakfast or supper.

The standard roti prata is made up of fat, eggs, flour and water. It is sold mostly by Indian Muslims at coffeeshops and hawker centres around Singapore. It is usually eaten with a vegetable/meat/fish-based curry on the side while non-spicy eaters often eat it with a sprinkling of sugar on top. Variations of the standard roti prata include prata cooked with cheese, onions, bananas, chocolate, eggs, and even durians.

About Rotee

Thailand also has her own version of roti prata. Thailand’s roti prata is simply known as ‘Rotee’ and is a popular street food. It is usually eaten together with a choice of different toppings such as corn, eggs, honey, chocolate, raisins, and bananas.

However, a big difference between roti prata and rotee is that, while both are fried in oil, rotee is usually served with a generous sprinkle of sugar and condensed milk on top, regardless of which topping you choose – while sinfully sweet and delicious, it is definitely not recommended for those who are watching their calories!