Chapati

Chapatis are made using a soft dough comprising wheat flour and water. Chapati is the quintessence of the Indian cuisine so much so that no meal is complete without this Indian flatbread. Prepared with the goodness of whole wheat flour, water, salt and ghee, this simple Indian bread goes well with everything. Right from gravies to dals to sweets, this delight is perfect dose of taste and health. Go ahead, check out the easy steps given below and make these delicious warm and soft chapatis in no time. These chapatis are no-fuss food and can be packed for lunch or road trips and picnics. No wonder, Chapatis are easy-to-make and can be paired with almost every Indian delicacies like Shahi Paneer, Chicken Korma, Chicken Curry, Aloo Matar among others. However, the best thing about Roti/ Chapati is that it is high on nutrition and can be tweaked as per palate preference. This simple Indian bread is a far more healthier option than Naan, Puri, Bhatura, simply because you do not need oil or ghee to prepare this recipe. It is good for people planning to shed some weight and are following a low fat diet as it is prepared without using oil.

• 140g wholemeal flour

• 140g plain flour, plus extra for dusting

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing

• 180ml hot water or as needed

• STEP 1In a large bowl, stir together the flours and salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the olive oil and enough water to make a soft dough that is elastic but not sticky.
  

• STEP 2Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 mins until it is smooth. Divide into 10 pieces, or less if you want bigger breads. Roll each piece into a ball. Let rest for a few mins.
  

• STEP 3Heat a frying pan over medium heat until hot, and grease lightly. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin like a tortilla.
  

• STEP 4When the pan starts smoking, put a chapati on it. Cook until the underside has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side. Put on a plate and keep warm while you cook the rest of the chapatis.