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

1. 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