Whole Wheat Chapati
A simple, healthy Indian flatbread made with whole-wheat flour and water — soft, nutritious and perfect with dal or sabzi.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine whole-wheat flour and salt (if using). Gradually add water and start kneading to form a soft, smooth dough.
- Once the dough comes together, cover it and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. This helps make chapatis softer.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (for 8 medium chapatis). Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- Lightly dust a rolling board and rolling pin with whole-wheat flour. Flatten each dough ball and roll into a round disc about 15 cm diameter, gently rotating as you roll so it stays even.
- Heat a tava (flat skillet) on medium-high heat. Once hot, place the rolled chapati on it.
- When small bubbles appear on the surface (after ~20–30 seconds), flip the chapati. Cook the other side for ~20–30 seconds. For a puffed chapati, press gently with a cloth or spatula so it puffs up.
- Once cooked (light golden spots on both sides), remove and keep chapati covered in a cloth to stay soft. Repeat for remaining dough balls.
Notes
Use freshly milled atta if available — it makes chapatis softer and more nutritious. Serve chapatis hot with dal, sabzi, or a vegetable curry for a balanced, healthy meal.
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