Ari Pathiri | Malabar Rice Flatbread

Step 1: To prepare Ari Pathiri Recipe | Malabar Rice Flatbread Recipe, in a wide pan, bring the water to rolling boil

Step 2: Add the salt and oil

Step 3: Now turn the heat to low and slowly add the rice flour, while continuously stirring with a wooden spoon till the dough comes together

Step 4: Cover the pan and let the dough cook for about 10 seconds

Step 5: Turn the heat off and continue to knead the dough with wooden spoon or spatula

Step 6: Grease your palms with some coconut oil and knead the dough with your hands while it’s still warm to a soft and non-sticky dough

Step 7: Make sure you do not add more water or flour while kneading the dough

Step 8: Divide the dough into equal lime sized balls and press it between your palm and on a slightly floured (rice flour) surface roll each ball into thin circle or you can use a pathiri press/roti press

Step 9: Heat a griddle pan/flat pan over medium heat

Step 10: When the pan is heated through, dust the excess flour off and cook each pathiri for 20-30 seconds on each sides while pressing gently with back of a flat ladle till it puffs up

Step 11: Pathiri should not change the colour (off white-ish) so make sure that your pan is not over heated

Step 12: Serve Ari Pathiri Recipe | Malabar Rice Flatbread Recipe with Kerala Chicken Curry Recipe With Freshly Ground Spice