Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 125 gms – 1 cup wholemeal flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 125 ml – ½ cup lukewarm water (or as needed)
  • 2 teaspoons ghee (optional)
  • More wholemeal flour for rolling

Instruction

  • In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and water to make a soft dough. Add the water as needed. Knead the dough well to make it smooth and pliable. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside for ten minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal parts.
  • Make smooth balls and press them flat.
  • Before  rolling the chapati press both sides of the ball on a floured surface to make them easy to roll.
  • Roll each ball to form a 15 cm – 6 inch circle. Keep aside.
  • Heat an iron or heavy skillet on medium high heat.
  • When hot, put one chapati into the skillet. When it starts to change color and to puff up, flip it over.
  • Flip again after a few seconds. Using a flat spatula, press lightly on the puffed parts of the chapati. This will help it puff up. Flip the chapati again, until it has light golden-brown spots on both sides.
  • Repeat the same process for the remaining chapatis.
  • You can brush the chapatis with a little ghee while cooking them if you like.
  • Stack them up as they are cooked, placing a sheet of kitchen towel between each one to absorb any moisture.
  • Serve hot!