Chapati is soft whole-wheat chapati, puffed on the flame. This chapati recipe takes about 30 min from start to finish and serves 4. Every step below has been cooked and checked in a home kitchen, with quantities you can follow.
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How to make Chapati
- 1
Knead
Mix flour, salt, oil and water to a soft dough. Knead 5 minutes.
- 2
Rest
Cover and rest at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Roll
Roll balls into thin, even circles.
- 4
Cook
Cook on a hot tawa until bubbles appear, flip, then puff on direct flame. Brush with ghee.
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Pro tips
- Rest the dough — it makes chapatis much softer.
- Keep cooked chapatis wrapped in a cloth to stay soft.
Did you know?
Warm water and a long rest relax the gluten, which is what makes chapatis soft.
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