Chapathis (Wheat Flat Bread) (2024)

Chapati is an unleavened flatbread from the Indian Subcontinent. Chapati is made of whole wheat flour known as Atta, salt and water, and is cooked on a tava (flat skillet).

When I was new to cooking I didn't know the secret of making soft chapatis and my chapatis used turn out either too chewy or too crispy.

Slowly I learned how to make soft chapatis following a few tips and was surprised how well it worked.

These tips will be helpful for all beginners who are trying to make soft chapatis.

Ingredients:

• Two cups wheat flour

• 3/4 cup of water

• 2 tablespoons of yoghurt

• Salt

• Oil

• Add two cups of wheat flour to a bowl, add a pinch of salt and mix everything. Add two tablespoons of yoghurt and mix everything.

• Adding yoghurt makes the chapatis softer and they stay soft for long period of time

• Add water little by little and mix slowly: Don't worry if the dough sticks to your hands. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes.

• Finally add a teaspoon of oil, knead again and make a soft, non-sticky dough.

• Cling wrap it and rest the dough for about 30 minutes.

• Now make small balls and dust them with some flour.

• Add some flour to your rolling surface.

• Roll them into thin circles using a rolling pin.

• Take a skillet and heat it. Place the rolled chapathi on the skillet and when you see small bubbles appearing apply a little oil on it.
• Cook them for a few seconds

• Flip and cook on other side, too. Also apply a few drops of oil on other side.