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Chapati, the traditional Indian bread

Chapati, the traditional Indian bread

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Learn how to prepare this traditional Indian bread, which is easy to make and delicious. It’s perfect for accompanying Indian dishes.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Atcovi, Codename Noreste and 16 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The chapati, or roti, is a traditional flatbread from northern India and Pakistan. It’s a simple and delicious recipe that can be made in just a few minutes. Here’s how to make this authentic dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$1.21 $0.15 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $1.21

Prices in Belgium.

Directions

  1. Mix the flour and water together, starting with a very small amount of water, and then gradually add more until you have a smooth, but not sticky, dough. ≈ 4 min
  2. Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into balls and roll it out into discs, which should be slightly thicker than denim fabric; sprinkle with flour while rolling. ≈ 10 min
  4. Place a clean, dry pan on a medium heat and check its temperature by passing your hand over it.
  5. When the pan is very hot, place a chapati on it and press down on it with a spatula or a dry cloth to make it puff up.
  6. Turn the item over and repeat the process until both sides are lightly golden. ≈ 3 min
  7. If desired, brush with ghee. ≈ 4 min

The bill

Chapati, the traditional Indian bread

  • 720 ml of whole-wheat flour$1.21

Total$1.21

that's $0.15 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 720 ml of whole-wheat flour
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Hot water, as needed (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
  • clarified butter (ghee) (optional)

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