Chappathi ചപ്പാത്തി

Chappathi

    Chapatis (Indian flat bread) are the best combination with most Indian dishes.

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Ingradients needed: 

·         2 cups wholewheat flour

·         Water ( hot water for extra soft chapattis)

·         Salt to taste

·         ( 2 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil – optional )

 Method of Preparation:

1.Organize all your ingredients - wholewheat flour, water and  salt.

2.Take flour in a bowl, add salt and mix well. Then transfer hot water slowly. Add it only as needed. 
3. Knead well. The dough must be smooth and just the right softness.

4.Add oil at this stage. (It is optional).The finished dough must be smooth.

5. Cover and set it aside for 10-15 minutes.

6.Divide the dough into equal portions, ( lemon size). Roll between your palms, applying a gentle pressure, till the balls are smooth and without cracks.

7.Lightly coat wheat powder on both sides to prevent the dough from sticking as you roll the Chapati. The size of the fully rolled Chapati should be roughly 6-7". The rolled out Chapati must not be too thin or it will not puff when roasted.

8.Heat a pan on a medium flame. Transfer the rolled out Chapati to it.

9.The Chapati is ready for its first flip when you begin to see raised bumps on its surface. Use a spatula to turn it on to its other side. Keep checking the other side and do the second flip when it looks similar to the first side.

10.Wait 10 seconds (approximately) after the second flip and then use a spatula to gently press the Chapati around its edges. This will encourage it to puff out.

11. Now remove it from the pan and serve immediately or store in a container. 
12. Like this prepare all chapathies.

13. Serve hot with vegetable or non vegetable dishes. Enjoy!!!