Chapati (Flatbread)

Chapati

Making chapati in New Delhi

A traditional Indian flatbread with regional variations, chapati is part of most meals in South Asia. It is traditionally cooked over an open flame, and is usually accompanied by side dishes such as dal, rice, raita, chutneys, and curried vegetables. Recipe Servings: Serves 4

Prep Time

50 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup hot water, as needed

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir in olive oil and enough water to make a soft dough that is soft and elastic but not sticky.
Knead dough on a lightly-floured surface until smooth and pliable.
Divide dough into 10 parts, or fewer for bigger rounds. Roll each piece into a ball and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot. Grease lightly.
On a lightly-floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out balls of dough until very thin.
When the pan starts smoking, cook each round until the underside has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook other side. Keep warm.
Serve hot.