Place dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the oil and mix it in
Pour the boiling water over and use a fork to mix it all together, until the flour and water is well incorporated
Knead into a soft dough. If dough is too sticky add a little more white flour
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rest for 30 minutes, in a warm place
Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll them into round balls, flatten with your hands. Dust them with flour and roll them into circles, about 18cm in diameter
Toast on a pan or tava on medium heat. Toast one side and allow it to bubble a little, turn it over and brush with butter. Turn over again, the roti will have golden brown spots. Brush the other side with butter and cook for a few seconds on each side
Store in between paper towels to keep the rotis soft