Chapati
The chapati, also known as a roti, is the staple flat bread of Northern India and Pakistan. It can be made from many types of grain, but is most commonly made with finely-ground whole wheat flour. Sometimes it is cooked in a little oil.
Total
01:00
Yield
8
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
- Warm water as required (about 1 ½ cups)
- Ghee (clarified butter; optional)
- Total:
- 01:00
- Yield:
- 8
Instructions
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1Knead together the flour and water, starting with only a slight dribble of water and adding more as you go until the dough becomes smooth but not too sticky.
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2Cover dough, and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
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3Divide dough into balls and roll out into disks, slightly thicker than denim material; sprinkle with flour as you roll.
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4Place a non-oiled pan over moderately high heat and test its surface temperature by holding your hand over it.
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5When very hot, put a chapati on the pan and press it flat with a spatula or dry cloth to make it rise up.
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6Flip and repeat so it becomes lightly browned on both sides.
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7If desired, brush with ghee.
- Cuisine
- Indian
Dietary Information
Vegan
Vegetarian
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 31, 2026