Chapati

Name: Chapati
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Flour for chapati 2.1 cups; Water at room temperature 6.1 oz; Fine salt ½ tsp

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210

Calories per serving

Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 210
Carbohydrates g 32.9
Protein g 9.4
Fats g 40.6
Fiber g 9.7
Sodium mg 195

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Very low
Note + 20 min. of resting

PRESENTATION

Family dinners get a dose of comfort with Chapati, that classic Indian flatbread known for its round, slightly puffy look and soft bite. People often notice how this Indian flatbread sits so nicely alongside all kinds of curry—whether it’s a creamy chickpea curry, spinach dal, or anything rich and aromatic on the table. Golden brown spots and a gentle puff make it stand out on a plate, while the chewy, moist inside gives every meal just the right touch of homemade satisfaction. Kids like it because each piece pulls apart easily (pretty fun for scooping up sauce), and the natural wheat flavor is mild enough that even picky eaters go back for seconds. Comparing "Roti vs chapati" always sparks debates at dinner, but you’ll hear again and again that chapati (especially with a little ghee) feels more tender and great for those who want bread that doesn’t dry out. That’s probably why it anchors so many Indian family meals—everyone gets what they want, and the pile on the table seems to disappear every time.

Bakers and busy families both love a wheat flour chapati for its flexibility and easy win at mealtime. Maybe you need something to wrap up leftovers, maybe a quick lunchbox idea, or you just want a nice side that pulls the rest of dinner together—all work well here. Serving it as a homemade chapati boost means everyone gets a little extra care in their daily routine, since the soft and moist texture makes quick meals FEEL like a treat. Want something new? Chapati works as the foundation for snacks (rolled with veggies), or as mini-wraps with chicken or tofu—gets the whole kitchen involved when people want to fill their own. The conversation around "Roti vs chapati" usually ends with folks nodding over how Indian flatbread like chapati tastes so GOOD and makes meals more satisfying. Families come back to it because it’s dependable, works for many diets, and never fails with big or small appetites. Next to any curry, tucked into a lunchbox, or just eaten warm by itself, chapati always fits…DELICIOUS and versatile right from the first bite.

How to prepare Chapati

Place 2 cups of flour for chapati in a bowl (alternatively, you can use 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour), dissolve the salt in room temperature water 1 and then gradually pour it into the flour. With the help of a spoon or your fingers, knead the flour with the water; then continue to work the dough on a floured surface for at least 10 minutes, until you obtain a firm and smooth dough 2, then form a ball, place it in a bowl, cover it, and let it rest for 20 minutes. After the resting time, shape the dough into a long form 3.

Immediately after, divide the dough into 8 pieces 4, each weighing about 1.75 oz; with the help of a rolling pin, roll the balls into thin discs measuring 6 inches in diameter 5. While rolling out the dough, put a little flour on the rolling pin and the work surface to prevent the dough from sticking.
Heat a crepe pan or a non-stick pan, and when it is very hot, cook the dough discs one at a time 6. When you see bubbles start to form, or after a couple of minutes, flip the dough disc and cook it on the other side. At this point, remove the chapati from the heat and place it in an aluminum foil lined with kitchen paper towels; close it to keep the chapati warm and soft, and continue this way until you run out of dough discs.

Advice

If you use the traditional iron pan called tawa for cooking chapati, the cooking times will be significantly shorter; in this case, after heating the pan very well, you just need to place the dough disc on it and cook it for 30 seconds, then flip it and continue cooking for another 30 seconds. It is also possible to cook the chapati directly on the fire by placing a stainless-steel flame diffuser over the burner.

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Chapati

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How to prepare Chapati

Advice

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