Chapati (Indian Bread) Whole Wheat Flat Breads Ingredients: 2 cups Indian whole wheat flour for Chapati Warm Water to knead the dough Ghee (Indian purified butter) Mix just enough water with the whole wheat flour to make a dough. Knead the dough, cover, and let it sit for atleast an hour. After about 1 hour (or right before rolling out), punch the dough and knead again without any more water. Make small balls; dip each one into dry whole wheat flour, and roll out into thin, 6" circles. Place a flat, ungreased iron griddle on the stove at medium-high heat. When hot, place a rolled-out chapati "right side" down on the griddle. (The "right side" is the one facing you when you roll it.) When bubbles are visible, turn over and cook until tiny brown spots appear on the side facing the griddle. If you have a gas stove, hold the chapati with a pair of tongs, and place it directly over the burner flame for a few seconds, until the chapati puffs up. Turn and repeat on the other side. If you have an electric stove, keep the chapati on the griddle. With a wadded up paper towel to protect your fingers, press gently all around the chapati. Flip the chapati and press gently around the other side. This procedure should make the chapati puff up. Remove the chapati from the heat and apply ghee on it. Enjoy it with Vegetable Dish, Daal Soup and Raita. |
Whole Wheat Flour
Ghee (Purified Butter)
Chapati