Easy Chapatis Flatbread
Soft, wholesome, and incredibly versatile, this Easy Chapatis Flatbread recipe is your go-to guide for creating traditional Indian flatbread right in your kitchen. Made with just four simple ingredients—whole wheat flour, water, salt, and an optional touch of oil or ghee—these chapatis are quick to prepare, requiring only 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook. The dough is kneaded to perfection and allowed to rest, ensuring a tender, pliable texture, while each chapati is rolled thin and cooked on a hot skillet to achieve a delightful puff and golden spots. Perfect as a side to curries, stews, or dips, these warm, fresh chapatis can be brushed with ghee or butter for extra flavor. Whether you're an experienced cook or a beginner, this recipe delivers delicious, homemade flatbread with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.75 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or ghee (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the salt.
Gradually add water, a little at a time, while mixing the flour with your hand or a spoon. Once the dough begins to come together, knead it in the bowl or on a clean, lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour; if it's too dry, add a few drops of water.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 20 minutes. This helps the gluten relax and makes the dough easier to roll out.
After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Keep the balls covered with the damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Take one dough ball and roll it out into a thin, round disc approximately 6–8 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
Heat a dry skillet or tawa over medium-high heat. Place one rolled-out chapati onto the hot skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, or until bubbles start to form on the surface.
Flip the chapati and cook for another 30 seconds on the other side. Then flip again and gently press the chapati with a spatula or clean kitchen towel. It should puff up slightly. Cook for an additional 15–20 seconds.
Remove the cooked chapati from the skillet and keep it warm in a clean kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining chapatis.
Serve warm with curries, lentils, or any dish of your choice. Optionally, brush the chapatis with ghee or butter for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
