Indian Flatbread Recipe (Chapati, Roti, Paratha)
Calories: 8
Adjust Servings Here: 15 chapati
Description
India is famous for its flatbreads, including chapati, tandoori roti, paratha, and more. They are perfect for meals, snacks, on-the-go wraps, or appetizers. These breads are made at home, sold on the streets as well as cooked in restaurants.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (500 g) Wheat flour or chapati flour
- 2 tbsp Oil or butter for flavor
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) Warm water you may need a bit more
Instructions
Dough
- In a large bowl, food processor, or bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, salt, and oil. Stir to combine or pulse for a few seconds. Gradually add water while mixing until you have a soft mixture.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic but still soft.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each portion into a ball.
Chapati
- Using a rolling pin, roll each ball on a work surface lightly dusted with flour. The disc can be about 8 inches in diameter (approximately). Keep covered under a clean kitchen cloth or cheesecloth to prevent them from drying out.
Indian roti / Tandoori roti
- Using a rolling pin, roll each ball on a work surface lightly dusted with flour. The disc can be about 6 inches in diameter (approximately). Keep covered under a clean kitchen cloth or cheesecloth to prevent them from drying out.
Paratha
- Using a rolling pin, roll each ball on a work surface lightly dusted with flour. The disc can be about 8 inches in diameter. Brush the dough with oil and fold as shown in the video. Then, roll again into a square or roll shape to about 6 inches in diameter.
Lacha Paratha
- Using a rolling pin, roll each ball on a work surface lightly dusted with flour. The disc can be about 8 inches in diameter. Brush the dough with oil and fold like an accordion. Then, roll it into a coil and make a flat disc, as shown in the video. Roll again about 6 inches in diameter.
Cook
- Heat a large skillet, griddle, or cast-iron pan on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Place the chapati, roti, paratha, or lacha paratha on the hot skillet.
- Cook for 30 seconds until you see a few bubbles. Then, flip to the other side. Cook another 30 to 45 seconds on medium heat.
- Lightly brush with oil or butter on one side. Gently press with a flat spatula. Turn over and brush the other side. Then, gently press with a flat spatula until light golden-brown spots appear.
- Remove the flatbreads from the pan and stack them. Store it wrapped in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to keep them soft.
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