Chapati, whole wheat flatbreads with ghee
Whole wheat galettes, made without yeast, kneaded with ghee and salt, thinly spread and fried until golden brown: a simple base to accompany curries.
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
people
- $1.20
- $0.79
- $0.04
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- Sift the flour on a clean work surface and discard any remaining bran. ≈ 2 min
- 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
- 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.
- On a lightly floured surface, spread each ball out into a disc about 3 mm thick. ≈ 10 min
- 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.
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