A light and fluffy flat-bread is pan cooked, then served with any number of savory garnishes. While dal, or lentil curry, is the standard accompaniment to roti, there are countless variations on the dish, often specifically tied to their region of origin. Fish, beef or mutton curries can be substituted for dal, or the bread itself can be prepared with eggs, cheese, onions, or even bananas!

Some of the best roti canai in the world can be found in Georgetown Penang, where the secrets of mouth-watering curry recipes are closely guarded by street vendors, who serve up fiery but creamy roti canai to devoted customers around the clock.