How Do You Make Chapatis?
Chapatis (Indian flatbread) are the perfect accompaniment to most Indian dishes. Learn how to make them with this step-by-step photo tutorial on making Chapatis. Don’t be fooled by the number of steps there are in this tutorial because making a single Chapati from start to finish, takes 1 1/2 to 2 minutes at the most! Chapatis are not difficult to make but the old saying “Practice makes perfect” was probably written for them. All you need is: • 2 cups wholewheat flour • Water (Using yoghurt or milk will give you super soft Chapatis! See tip below) • Salt to taste • 2 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil This recipe makes roughly 12 Chapatis.
Chapatis are an accompaniment to most Indian meals. Made of whole-wheat flour they are also healthy and delicious! Step 1 Combine the flour and salt. Slowly add the water, kneading it into the flour with your hands. If needed, add water until the dough is soft and moist. Knead until the dough is pliable. Step 2 Cover with a moist cloth and set aside for 20-30 minutes. Step 3 Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Step 4 Spread whole-wheat flour over a section of your kitchen counter. With a rolling pin, roll out the balls into a thin circle. The dough should not be rolled out so thin that it will tear when picked up. However, if it is too thick, it will not cook properly. Step 5 Place the flattened dough on a hot skillet, with oil on it. (Option-chapatis can also be cooked without oil). The chapati will develop air pockets. This is the time to flip the chapati over, it should be slightly browned. A finished chapati will have brown spots on it, but dry and flexible. When done, set aside and
