Chapati, whole wheat flatbread made with ghee

Chapati, whole wheat flatbreads with ghee

Main dishes

Whole wheat galettes, made without yeast, kneaded with ghee and salt, thinly spread and fried until golden brown: a simple base to accompany curries.

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Chapati is a whole-wheat flatbread, made without yeast, and very common in India. It is typically served with curries and is prepared with a minimal number of ingredients.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying in a pan
  • Estimated cost$2.03 $0.34 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.20
  • $0.79
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Sift the flour on a clean work surface and discard any remaining bran. ≈ 2 min
  2. Dig a well in the center, add the butter and salt, then knead with your fingers to combine the butter and flour. Gradually add the warm water, just enough to create a soft, non-sticky dough. ≈ 10 min
  3. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, until it is very smooth and easy to spread. Divide it into 18 to 24 pieces and form into balls.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, spread each ball out into a disc about 3 mm thick. ≈ 10 min
  5. Heat a thick or non-stick frying pan, lightly wipe it with paper towels soaked in oil, and then cook the chapati on medium heat: first one side until it is golden brown, then the other. They should remain soft and dry.

The bill

Chapati, whole wheat flatbreads with ghee

  • 3 cups of atta flour (or whole wheat flour)$1.20
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of ghee (or butter)$0.79
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04

Total$2.03

that's $0.34 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of atta flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of ghee (or butter)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • ¾ cup of lukewarm water

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