Chapati Recipe ( Unleavened Bread )

                  RECIPES OF INDIA

For best result, chapati should be properly knead, usually 10 - 15 minutes of hand kneading is required.

Ingredients :

250g

125 ml

2 teaspoons

Very fine whole wheat flour ( atta ) or all purpose plain flour.

Warm water approx.

Softened ghee or butter

• Mix flour and water in a bowl to make a dough that is pliable yet not too sticky
• Add ghee or butter and turn the mixture out onto a floured board and knead by hand for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Roll into a ball then cover with a damp cloth and set aside for at least 1 - 2 hours
• Knead the dough again for 3 - 4 minutes, then break into pieces the size of a golf ball.
• Flatten into a circle with your hand, then roll out into a bigger circle of approx. 20 cm in diameter
• Heat a heavy griddle or a flat frying pan until very hot.
• Put on a chapati and cook until brown spots (burnt spots) appear underneath. Turn over and cook the other side in similar style, pressing on the top of the chapati with a clean cloth to help make air bubbles form and keep the chapati light.
• As each chapati is cooked, wrap in a clean cloth to keep warm.
• Serve with any type of curried, dal or vegetables

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