Chapati

4 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ghee, melted
  • 1 cup lukewarm water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. 2
    Add the ghee and mix well.
  3. 3
    Add the water and mix to form a firm dough.
  4. 4
    Knead for 10 minutes, form into a ball and wrap with plastic.
  5. 5
    Let rest 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Divide the dough into 12 balls of equal size.
  7. 7
    On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the balls into thin circles about 6 inches in diameter.
  8. 8
    Let rest 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Heat a dry griddle or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and cook the chapatis, 1 at a time, until browned and puffed, about 1 minute per side, pressing lightly around the edges with a spatula, which helps air bubbles form.
  10. 10
    Lower the heat if the bread begins to scorch.
  11. 11
    Serve warm with butter.

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