Simple Chapati

Simple chapati is a traditional Indian flatbread made by kneading whole wheat flour with water and cooking on a skillet.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Whole Wheat Flour (finely ground)500Grams
Water (room temperature)300Milliliters
Salt (fine sea salt)1Tsp
Ghee (melted, for brushing)2Tbsp

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt.
  2. Gradually add water to the flour mixture, mixing with your hand to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  6. Flatten each ball slightly and roll it out into a thin circle about 6 inches in diameter using a rolling pin.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and place a rolled-out chapati on it.
  8. Cook for about 30 seconds or until bubbles start to form, then flip the chapati.
  9. Cook the other side for another 30 seconds, pressing gently with a spatula to help it puff up.
  10. Remove from the skillet and brush with melted ghee. Repeat with remaining dough balls.

Kitchen equipment

Rolling PinSkillet