How to make Chapatis?

How to make Chapatis? – Chapati is a popular bread in Indian cuisine. Best combo with dal / korma / veg or non veg

gravy dishes !!

Ingredients

• 2 cups ( 400 ml ) whole wheat flour ( gehun ka atta ) Indian
• standard measuring cup of 200 ml / 8 oz capacity
• Extra flour
• Chapati board
• Rolling pin
• 5 - 6 teaspoon oil or ghee
• Combine the flour and salt and knead into soft and pliable

dough with sufficient warm water ( 165 to 180 ml ) . Adding warm water when kneading the dough will make chapatis soft.

Add the oil and knead again till the dough is smooth and

elastic.

Cover and keep aside in an airtight container (or in a refrigerator) for one hour.

Divide the dough into 12 - 14 equal parts and make it into round balls.

Use a little flour to roll each portion into circles of

approximately 150 mm ( 6 - inch ) diameter.

Heat roti tawa / flat frying pan on a medium heat.

Dust off any excess dry flour and place the roti on a hot

roti tawa ( griddle ) / flat frying pan.

Cook rolled roti until small blisters appears on the top of

the roti surface.

Turn and cook the other side for a few more seconds until light brown

blisters appear on the surface. Apply ½ teaspoon oil / ghee on both the sides

when cooking. Repeat to make 11 - 13 more chapatis.

How to store chapatis? Line the container with a soft cotton kitchen towel to keep the Chapati warm, soft

and free from moisture (Cover chapatis with kitchen towel and keep aside).

Serve hot with any gravy dishes or dal or kebabs of your

choice.