Indian Chapati Bread

Chapati is a traditional Indian flatbread that's easy to make on the stovetop with simple pantry ingredients: wheat flour, oil, salt, and water.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.75 cup hot water or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Divide dough into 10 equal portions, or less if you want larger chapatis. Roll each piece into a ball and let rest for a few minutes.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.

Step 4

Mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon to stir in water and oil. Mix until a soft, elastic dough forms and add more water, if needed.

Step 5

Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Use a rolling pin to roll dough balls out on a lightly floured surface until very thin.

Step 6

When the skillet starts to smoke, place a chapati in it. Cook until bottom has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook 30 seconds more.

Step 7

Repeat to cook remaining chapatis.