Chapati (Whole Wheat Roti)

Indian

Baked Difficulty: Medium Servings: 5 Total: 65 min

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour (atta) 300 g
  • Warm water 200 ml
  • Salt 1/2 tsp
  • Whole wheat flour, for dusting 30 g
  • Ghee or oil, to brush (optional) to serve
Prep
45 min
Cook
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the flour and salt in a wide bowl, then add the warm water a little at a time, mixing with your fingers, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then cover with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Divide the dough into 10 equal balls of about 50 g and flatten each one in the dusting flour.

  4. 4

    Roll each ball into a thin circle of 15-18 cm, dusting lightly so it does not stick.

  5. 5

    Heat a tawa or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook a chapati for 30-40 seconds until small bubbles appear, then flip and cook for 30 seconds more.

  6. 6

    Hold the chapati with tongs directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side, or press it with a folded cloth in the pan, until it puffs up.

  7. 7

    Stack the chapatis in a cloth-lined container to keep them soft, and brush with ghee only if you like.