WHITE WHEAT CHAPATI
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PREP TIME – 10 Minutes
DOUGH RESTING TIME – 30 Minutes
COOK TIME – 20 Minutes
TOTAL TIME – 1 Hour
10 Servings
These white wheat chapatis are the best. Fast and easy to prepare. A perfect addition to your stew or hot drinks. Bonus: chapatis have the ability to go for days, if preserved well!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups of white wheat flour.
- 1 teaspoon full salt
- 1/3 cup of vegetable (high smoking point recommended)
- Water….boiling water
- Extra flour for dusting
YOU WILL NEED: rolling pin, frying oil, spoon, skillet/pan, mixer
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Preparation of the dough
- Mix the dries well- pour the flour into a basin and add salt.
- Mix the boiling water with the oil in the mixer
- Add the dries into the mixer too.
- Turn mixer on and mix well (the dough should not be sticky)
- When ready, transfer to a pot and cover for 30 minutes
2. Preparation of the Chapati
- Take out from the pot where it was covered to rest and knead a bit on a surface.
- Dust surface then spread the dough on the clean dusted surface. Apply oil then fold
- Cut them according to desired size
- Cover with a clean, wet & warm kitchen towel
3. Roasting
- Heat the pan
- Apply a little vegetable oil on the pan
- Take one piece of dough each time, roll it to a round shape and place on the pan.
- Fry both sides till golden brown, applying vegetable oil as needed.
- Enjoy with your favorite stew!
Some Vital Tips to Make Soft Flaky Chapatis
- Don’t reduce the amount of oil/fat required. The correct amount is what makes them flaky.
- Allow the dough to rest often to make it more pliable
- The dough should not be sticky
- Ensure you cover the dough with warm, moist towel when on the surface as you fry
- Water used to mix must be boiling water
