Learn how to make some sweet potato roti that is free from gluten and vegan friendly. This roti skin is super simple, it's soft, folds and bends, you would never know it's not made from wheat flour and tasty too.

Oh how I love roti, roti is a BIG part of my life and I'm slowly making different variations of gluten free roti.
I already have a gf Anyway, enough about that and let's discuss the recipe to hand. Have you ever tried adding some sweet potato directly to your roti? This isn't the aloo (potato) roti recipe where the potato is used to stuff the cavity of the dough. I'm saving that recipe for another time, instead we are adding the potato to the actual ingredients so it forms part of the dough. Just like my other roti recipes, the dough comes together so effortlessly with the sweet potato. You can use the orange or the white flesh sweet potato. To keep things within the Caribbean theme, I like to use white flesh sweet potatoes. Along with some curry powder for flavour and turmeric to give the roti skin a yellow hue. I think the colour yields vibrancy and gives the roti a nice pop of colour. I also like to add some mild herbs and spices - garlic, onion granules, shado beni and thyme. These herbs and spices really compliment the taste of the sweet potato roti without being too overpowering. As with my other roti recipes, please follow the recipe to the TEE. I have only tested this recipe using the listed ingredients. If you do decide to deviate from the recipe, as I always say, you are doing this at your own risk. Unlike the other roti recipes where cassava flour and tapioca starch are both used to create that elasticity, this time I used my very own flour blend along with psyllium husk. The psyllium husk is an important element for allowing the roti to puff up and bend/fold just like roti would when it is made with wheat flour. Do not skip this step at all because there are NO substitutes. You will also notice that I use my stand mixer to mix everthing together. You can knead by hand instead BUT, I find it does require a bit more effort for the paste to come together in a smooth manner which is why I would recommend using a stand mixer. Traditionally, roti is made on a tawa, but my new stovetop is electric and needs induction pans. Unfortunately, finding an induction friendly tawa is nearly impossible which is why you see in the picture that I use my frying pan and trivet to puff the roti. If you have a gas stove and a tawa then you can follow the instructions by hovering the roti over the flame by hanging it slightly over the tawa. **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**The use of psyllium husk
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Wanda says
I've always wanted to try making roti. Your recipe looks easy! Bookmarking to make this weekend!
Charla says
Thank you Wanda.
Amy says
I love how these are gluten-free! Thank you for a new recipe to enjoy!
Charla says
You are welcome Amy.
rebecca says
I love roti, this is such a simple recipe and it's great to find a GF version that doesn't just crumble
Charla says
Yes, it is very much foolproof.
dana says
These were awesome! This was my first time making roti from scratch and it was a much smoother process than I imagined. Your post was so helpful, and I was so proud of myself lol.
Charla says
Yay! I'm so glad to hear that Dana.
Gloria says
Wow, these look cooked to perfection. I would have never thought of making them with sweet potatoes.
Charla says
It's such a great Concept!