Traditionally, roti is made with only whole wheat flour & water. This is a richer version that can be enjoyed at special occassions.
Chapati (Indian Flatbread)
Thinner and chewier than paratha or naan, these earthy Indian flatbreads are made with whole durum wheat flour, called atta in Hindi.
This recipe first appeared in the 2012 SAVEUR 100, with the article Chapatis
This recipe first appeared in the 2012 SAVEUR 100, with the article Chapatis
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Credit: Todd Coleman
INGREDIENTS
2 cups durum wheat flour (available from Anything Indian)1 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. clarified butter or canola oil, plus more for brushing
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stir together flour, salt, butter, and 1 cup water in a bowl until dough forms. Transfer to a work surface and knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 1 hour.2. Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a 5″ round. Heat a 12″ cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 dough round and cook, turning once, until cooked through and charred in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and brush on both sides with butter; repeat with remaining rounds. Serve hot.
Ratings & Reviews (3)
Don't try this with one Tablespoon of salt--you'll throw the whole batch in the bin. I'm quite sure it should read one Teaspoon! With that amount of salt, the recipe is a good as any for chapati.
it works. i used whole wheat because that's all there was in the pantry, and sprinkled kosher salt into the pan while cooking instead of adding any to the dough. the 1 to 1/2 flour to water ratio works for me, and that's essentially all there is to it.
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