Chapati
Chapati is one of the oldest types of bread, consumed daily in India, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries. This simple but delicious flatbread is the perfect complement to curries and other spicy dishes. The dough consists only of flour, water and salt, yet it is soft and light, and inflates beautifully during skillet cooking, making it even lighter.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
2
Gradually add the water and knead until you have a soft, pliable dough.
3
Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes to make it easier to shape.
4
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, then shape each portion into a ball.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball out into a thin, circular disc (about 2 mm thick).
6
Heat a skillet or tava over medium heat, then place the first chapati dough onto it.
7
Cook for 30 seconds, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds, until brown spots start to appear.
8
Flip again and gently press down with a spatula to encourage the chapati to puff up.
9
Remove from the skillet and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm until all the chapatis are cooked.
10
Serve immediately with curry, dhal, or your other favorite dips.
