Roti prata and murtabak

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One of Singapore's favourite breakfast that you can find all over Singapore. Many have it for late supper too as many roti prata shops open 24 hours. We are a nation that cannot stop eating. The good old roti prata or Indian pancakes. Roti means bread. And prata means flat. Literally it means flat bread. Our Malaysian neighbours call it Roti Canai. The origin could be from Chennai, India. Prata can be plain or may come with fillings, depending on customers preference, eggs being the most common. You can also have a combo of egg and onion.

roti chennai (roti canai) with curry
Crispy roti prata with curry
There are also cheese, banana and chocolate pratas. And prata topped with ice-cream! Similar to the French crepes. Prata is a bit greasy, though the crispier ones taste better and probably less greasy too. You dip the prata into the vegetable, fish or meat curry sauce.

Prata typically cost between 80 cents to $2 each depending on whether it's plain or with eggs and other fillings. Price also varies depending on if you eat them at hawker centres or air-conditioned food court. So, at hawker centres you can get a two-piece plain set for only $2 but at air-conditioned food-court it can cost $4. Obviously, it always tastes nicer and cheaper too eating by the road-side food stall or coffee-shops.

Roti prata with teh tarik
Roti prata with teh tarik
Eating prata is sometimes not complete without drinking the sweet teh tarik or condensed milk 'pulled' drink. There is also another popular variant, teh halia or ginger tea We love these calories rich food and drink, and they are to be enjoyed. So yes, you can enjoy roti prata and a cup of teh tarek for $5 or less. A tasty, filling and affordable meal.

Murtabak. Also, a flour dough similar to prata but it's a bit larger and rectangular in size. The fillings can be mutton, beef, even sardines. Just like prata it is eaten with curry gravy. With tomota-ish cut cucumbers to add some zest. Cost between $5 to $8 depending on size. And Indian food is best eating with hand. Yummy. You can find many prata stalls also sell murtabak.

murtabak
Murtabak with curry and cucumber
If you are somewhere in Kampong Glam check out some murtabak restaurants along North Bridge Road, such as at Zam Zam or Victory. If you are at Little India you will no doubt have no problem getting at fix such as at Tekka Market. But if you are elsewhere in Singapore, well, you can practically find murtabak at many Indian stalls.
Location: Singapore

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