How To Make Chapatis
Simple, filling, and authentic, chapati is one of India’s most iconic flatbreads. This traditional Indian flatbread is made with only four ingredients and is a great accompaniment to curries.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g Wholemeal Flour
- 150 ml Water (Warm)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine wholemeal flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add vegetable oil to the mixture and use your fingers to rub it in.
- 3
Gradually mix in warm water until you have a smooth and pliable dough. If the dough is too dry, add more water.
- 4
Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 5
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- 6
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions and shape them into balls.
- 7
Roll each ball into a thin, round chapati shape, about 15-20cm in diameter, on a floured surface.
- 8
Heat a non-stick frying pan or crepe pan over medium heat.
- 9
Cook one chapati on the pan for about 30-40 seconds until it starts to puff up and brown spots appear.
- 10
Flip the chapati over and cook the other side for another 30-40 seconds.
- 11
Keep the cooked chapati warm in a clean tea towel.
- 12
Repeat the process with the remaining chapatis.