How To Make Chapatis
Made with only a few ingredients, this traditional Indian flatbread is the perfect accompaniment for curries. Simple, filling, and authentic, learn how to make India’s most iconic bread with this wonderful recipe.
Ingredients
- 250 g Wholemeal Flour
- 150 ml Water Warm
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the wholemeal flour and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil to the flour mixture and rub it in using your fingers.
- Gradually add the warm water and mix until you have a smooth and pliable dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and leave to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Dust the work surface with a little flour and roll each ball into a thin, round chapati shape, about 15-20cm in diameter.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan, or crepe pan over medium heat.
- Place one chapati onto the pan and cook for about 30-40 seconds until it starts to puff up and brown spots appear.
- Flip the chapati over and cook the other side for another 30-40 seconds.
- Remove the chapati from the pan and keep it warm in a clean tea towel.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chapatis.
Notes
Chapatis are best served warm, so you can reheat them in a dry frying pan or in the oven before serving.
You can also add some chopped fresh coriander or cumin seeds to the dough for extra flavour.
Chapatis are a great accompaniment to a variety of Indian dishes, such as curries and dal.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 341mgPotassium: 0.03mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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