St. John’s, Antigua—On the grounds of the luxurious Weatherills Estate, a quiet kind of magic unfolded beneath the veranda’s shade. Flour-dusted hands and warm smiles guided an intimate roti-making ...

At heart, great rotis come down to two things: proper hydration in the dough and quick, confident cooking on a hot surface. When the dough is soft and rested, and the tawa is ready, puffing happens ...