Chapati is a staple in Indian cuisine and is very easy to make. It makes a lighter alternative to naan bread to go with your favourite curry.
Ingredients
- 225g chapati flour or a 50 / 50 mix of wholewheat and white
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil plus extra for brushing
- 175ml water
Method
- Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl. Rub in 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
- Gradually add the water until you form a soft, but not sticky, dough. Knead for 10 minutes and then place in a bowl, covered with a damp cloth, for 30 minutes.
- Knead the dough and divide it into 6 balls. Roll each ball into 15cm rounds. Keep the dough you are not working covered in the bowl. Gather up the edges of the circle and pinch together.
- Turn the circle over and roll out again to 15cm rounds.
- Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Sprinkle the pan with 1 tsp of vegetable oil and cook the breads for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the uncooked side with 1 tsp vegetable oil and turn and cook the other side for about 2 minutes. Turn once more and cook until there are brown spots on both sides. Keep the breads warm in foil while you cook the rest.
