Description
Chapati Flatbread is a soft, simple stovetop bread made with just three ingredients. Warm, cozy, and perfect for scooping curries or wrapping meals, this easy flatbread is a weeknight staple.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, and salt. Stir until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until soft and smooth.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour.
Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a circle about ¼-inch thick.
Cook each chapati for 30–60 seconds per side, until golden brown spots form. Press down gently if it puffs.
Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, but using more may affect the texture.
Resting the dough is key for soft, easy-to-roll chapati.
Keep cooked chapati covered with a towel to stay warm and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes + 1 hour rest
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chapati
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg