Chapati

Name: Chapati
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional; 3/4 cup hot water (140°); 2 tablespoons olive oil

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You might not have a tawa (a specific Indian pan used to make flatbread), but with this simple recipe, you can make warm and soft chapati bread at home.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
3/4 cup hot water (140°)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flours, salt and, if desired, garlic powder. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Divide dough into 10 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook breads over medium heat until lightly browned, 1 minute on each side. Keep warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 flatbread: 113 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 0.500 fat.

My daughter and I prepare this Indian flatbread frequently. It is so fun to make and goes well with any spiced dish. We use the extras to make sandwich wraps. —Joyce McCarthy, Sussex, Wisconsin

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