Name: Easy Chapati (Roti Bread)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Chapatis
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup Water; as needed Butter or Ghee (optional)

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35 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 Chapatis

Calories / Serving

~150 kcal

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Prepare the dry ingredients
Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour.
Add oil and water
Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the flour mixture. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, a little at a time, to the bowl.
Mix and knead the dough
Mix the ingredients with your hands, incorporating the water until a dough forms. the dough for until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Rest the dough
Cover the dough with cling film and for .
Prepare for rolling
After the dough has rested, sprinkle a generous amount of flour on a clean surface or cutting board. Place the dough on the floured surface and roll it into a log shape.
Portion and shape
Tear off a small, even-sized piece of dough from the log. Roll this piece into a smooth ball in your hands.
Flatten and roll
Dust the dough ball with flour and flatten it gently with your palm. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough until it is fairly thin and round, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
Remove excess flour
Gently shake away any excess flour from the rolled dough before cooking.
Cook on a hot pan
Heat a dry pan over medium-high heat until hot. Place the rolled dough onto the hot pan.
Cook first side
Cook the chapati until small air pockets begin to appear on the surface, which should take approximately .
Flip and cook second side
Flip the chapati over to the other side and cook for another .
Puff on naked flame
Carefully flip the chapati directly onto a naked flame (if using a gas stove). Cook until it puffs up completely, ensuring it does not burn. This usually takes only a few seconds.
Serve
Once puffed, remove the chapati from the flame. You can brush the edges with butter or ghee if desired. The chapatis can be easily opened to form pockets for fillings.

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No All-purpose flour?
- White whole wheat flour (1:1)
- 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)

AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy.

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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

Use whole wheat flour for a healthier
More traditional atta roti.
Add a pinch of sugarCustomise
Add a pinch of sugar to the dough for a slightly sweeter taste.
Flavor the dough with finely
Flavor the dough with finely chopped herbs like cilantro or mint.

Helpful Tips

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Cooking tipAdd Water Gradually to the
Add water gradually to the flour to achieve the right dough consistency.
Cooking tipKnead the Dough Thoroughly for
Knead the dough thoroughly for 5 minutes to ensure a smooth and elastic texture.
PreparationResting the Dough Allows It to Relax
Making it easier to roll.
TipRoll the Chapatis as Thin
Roll the chapatis as thin as possible for best results.
Cooking tipCook on a Hot Dry
Cook on a hot dry pan and then directly on a naked flame to achieve the characteristic puff.

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Easy Chapati (Roti Bread)

35 mins

Indian

20 min

15 min

4 Chapatis

~150 kcal

Main Ingredients

Prepare the dry ingredients

Add oil and water

Mix and knead the dough

Rest the dough

Prepare for rolling

Portion and shape

Flatten and roll

Remove excess flour

Cook on a hot pan

Cook first side

Flip and cook second side

Puff on naked flame

Serve

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