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Easy Chapati (Roti Bread) – Indian Style

Recipe by Recipe30

  • Ready in30 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook15 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~250 kcal
Easy Chapati (Roti Bread) – Indian Style

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cupsAll-purpose flour
  • 1 tspSalt
  • 1 tbspVegetable oil
  • 1 cupWater
  • for brushing (optional)Butter or Ghee

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Combine Dry Ingredients

    Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl. Then add 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2.Add Oil and Water

    Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the flour mixture. Gradually add 1 cup of water, a little at a time, while mixing with your hands.

  3. 3.Knead the Dough

    Continue adding water and mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

  4. 4.Rest the Dough

    Cover the dough with cling film and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  5. 5.Prepare for Rolling

    After resting, sprinkle some flour on a clean surface. Roll the dough into a log shape.

  6. 6.Portion and Shape

    Tear off a small piece of dough, approximately golf ball size. Roll and shape it into a smooth ball.

  7. 7.Roll out Chapati

    Dust the dough ball with flour and flatten it slightly. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough until it is fairly thin and circular.

  8. 8.Cook on Pan

    Shake away any excess flour from the rolled dough. Place the chapati on a hot, dry pan. Cook until small air pockets begin to appear on the surface.

  9. 9.Flip and Cook

    Flip the chapati over and cook for approximately 40 seconds on the other side.

  10. 10.Puff on Flame

    Using tongs or a spatula, flip the chapati directly onto a naked flame on the stove. Cook until it puffs up completely (ensure it doesn't burn).

  11. 11.Serve

    Once puffed, remove the chapati from the flame. Optionally, brush the edges with butter or ghee. The chapati can be used as pockets for fillings.

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Easy Chapati (Roti Bread) – Indian Style

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~250 kcal
Recipe by Recipe30 on YouTube
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All Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl. Then add 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Add Oil and Water

    Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the flour mixture. Gradually add 1 cup of water, a little at a time, while mixing with your hands.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Continue adding water and mixing until a cohesive dough forms. the dough for until it becomes smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Rest the Dough

    Cover the dough with cling film and for .

  5. 5

    Prepare for Rolling

    After resting, sprinkle some flour on a clean surface. Roll the dough into a log shape.

  6. 6

    Portion and Shape

    Tear off a small piece of dough, approximately golf ball size. Roll and shape it into a smooth ball.

  7. 7

    Roll out Chapati

    Dust the dough ball with flour and flatten it slightly. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough until it is fairly thin and circular.

  8. 8

    Cook on Pan

    Shake away any excess flour from the rolled dough. Place the chapati on a hot, dry pan. Cook until small air pockets begin to appear on the surface.

  9. 9

    Flip and Cook

    Flip the chapati over and cook for approximately on the other side.

  10. 10

    Puff on Flame

    Using tongs or a spatula, flip the chapati directly onto a naked flame on the stove. Cook until it puffs up completely (ensure it doesn't burn).

  11. 11

    Serve

    Once puffed, remove the chapati from the flame. Optionally, brush the edges with butter or ghee. The chapati can be used as pockets for fillings.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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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)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • 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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Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Cooking tipEnsure the Pan Is Hot

    Ensure the pan is hot before placing the dough.

  • 2
    TipDo Not Overcook the Chapati

    Do not overcook the chapati on the naked flame to avoid burning.

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