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Soft, thin, and pliable Indian flatbreads made from whole wheat flour. A daily staple in many Indian households, perfect for scooping up curries and dals. Ready in under 40 minutes!
Prepare the Dough
Divide and Roll the Chapatis
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Soft, thin, and pliable Indian flatbreads made from whole wheat flour. A daily staple in many Indian households, perfect for scooping up curries and dals. Ready in under 40 minutes!
This north_indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 212.99 calories per serving with 7.98g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or dinner or side.
Cook the Chapatis on a Tawa
Puff the Chapatis (Phulka)
Finish and Serve
For Masala Chapati, add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, and 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds) to the flour before kneading.
Knead finely chopped spinach (palak) or fenugreek leaves (methi) into the dough for added nutrition and flavor.
Replace 1/4 cup of atta with ragi (finger millet), jowar (sorghum), or bajra (pearl millet) flour for a healthier, multigrain version.
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, prevents constipation, promotes satiety, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
As a complex carbohydrate, chapatis provide a steady and sustained source of energy, preventing the sharp spikes and subsequent crashes associated with refined grains.
Whole wheat is a good source of essential B vitamins like niacin, thiamine, and folate, which are crucial for energy metabolism, brain function, and overall cellular health.
Yes, chapati is very healthy. It's made from whole wheat flour (atta), which is a great source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals. When prepared with minimal ghee, it's a low-fat, nutritious staple.
A typical 6-inch chapati made without any ghee or oil contains approximately 70-80 calories. Adding a teaspoon of ghee for brushing will add about 40-45 calories.
There are a few common reasons: 1) The dough is too stiff or dry. 2) The chapati was not rolled evenly. 3) The tawa was not hot enough. 4) A small tear or hole in the chapati allowed steam to escape.
The terms are often used interchangeably. 'Roti' is a general term for any Indian flatbread. 'Chapati' is a specific type of soft, unleavened roti that is cooked on a tawa and often puffed on a direct flame (then called a 'Phulka').
The best way is to stack them as they are cooked, wrap the stack in a clean cotton or muslin cloth, and place them inside an insulated container or casserole dish. This traps the steam and keeps them soft for hours.