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Growing up, roti prata was one of my staple meals. Every weekend without fail, I would accompany my grandparents to a vegetarian eatery down the road that sold by far the best roti prata I’ve ever tasted. Unfortunately, the eatery has long since closed, and I’m left seeking an alternative.
So, I was very excited when I read about Aminah’s Prata in Geylang East Market & Food Centre. Would I finally be able to fill the roti prata-shaped hole in my heart?
Some consider Aminah’s Prata to be Geylang’s best-kept hawker centre secret. It draws long queues daily, often so long that some end up quitting halfway or not joining at all. But I was not deterred.
3 people were working the stall, their movements quick and fluid as if it was second nature to them. A middle-aged Malay woman (whom I assume to be Aminah) took my order, with the 2 male workers in the kitchen rapidly preparing it.
What I tried at Aminah’s Prata
Aminah’s Prata is one of those hawker stalls that opens very early, so I arrived around 9.30am. Expectedly, a long queue had already formed at the stall.
Before I discuss anything else, I need to rave about the curry at Aminah’s Prata. When you order, you’re presented with 2 curry options: Fish Curry or Mutton Curry. I cheekily asked which was better, and was told the mutton by the auntie.
At first, I thought she was just pulling my leg, as she replied to me rather nonchalantly. Thinking back, I think she was just tired, because she didn’t lie. The curry absolutely slaps. It’s incredibly aromatic and thick, with tiny chunks of mutton floating in the gravy.
When I took a sip, the complex spiciness of the curry burst within my mouth, which left me shivering with delight. If I could only eat 1 curry for the rest of my life, I’d choose this.
After sitting there for a good minute, taking in the curry, I finally turned my attention towards my Plain Prata (S$1.30, minimum order 2 pratas).
The dough is hand-made by the stall workers every day before service, ensuring every piece of prata is fresh.
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The roti prata‘s golden brown outer skin was airy and super crispy, and some parts broke into paper-thin bits quite easily. The crunch came immediately as I bit into it.
In contrast, the inside was doughy and soft, but not sticky like I thought it would be. It was truly a well-balanced roti prata.
I soaked the flaky prata in the thick mutton curry and admired the striking reddishness painted on the translucent dough. As expected, the curry only enhanced the prata. The spice added yet another dimension of flavour, this time spiciness. It was messy, dripping all over my plate, and I would have it no other way.
Next, I tried their Egg Prata (S$2), which also happens to be my favourite type of roti prata. When I was presented with the prata, it had the faintest of oily layers glistening on the golden surface, the white hues of the egg calling my name. I knew I was in for a treat.
As expected, the Egg Prata was absolutely divine. The egg was evenly spread out in the prata, ensuring every bite had the same earthy taste. The outer edges maintained a well-rounded crisp that wasn’t oily at all, and the soft dough on the inside was just as good as the plain variant.
I nearly forgot to take notes while eating the prata; it was that good. I also heard that Aminah’s Prata sells top-tier Nasi Biryani (S$8). However, I came a little too early, as the auntie told me the biryani was only ready after 10.30am. Drats!
Final thoughts
I’ve found it, my new favourite roti prata stall in Singapore. This is the first time I have given a 5-star rating to a hawker stall, and Aminah’s Prata wholeheartedly deserves it. The affordable price, the standout mutton curry, and the perfectly balanced prata truly put this stall a cut above the rest.
You can be sure that I’ll be back to try their biryani soon!
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