Sri Lankan Pol Roti With Onion And Herbs

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1. 1Step 1: Peel and chop the onion, and chop the parsley and cilantro.
2. 2Step 2: Add flour, shredded unsweetened coconut, salt, onion, parsley, cilantro, and 1/2 cup water to a bowl and mix well using your hands or a spoon. If the mixture is dry, add in the other 3 tablespoons of water and knead slightly into a ball.
3. 3Step 3: Separate the ball into five smaller ones and set aside to rest for about 15 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Place a frying pan over a medium flame and grease with oil. Grease your hands with oil as well, stretch the balls out a bit, and roll them out (using a rolling pin or your hands) so they are about the size of a saucer.
5. 5Step 5: Place the roti in the warm pan and let cook about 4-5 minutes over a low/medium flame.
6. 6Step 6: Flip them over, making sure they have golden brown spots on them. Cover the pan and let cook another 3 minutes or so. Repeat with all the roti.
7. 7Step 7: Enjoy with any curry of your choice or soup or jam!