How to make Roti or Chapati
There are so many different types of breads in Indian cuisine; these different types of breads include phulka, paranthas, roti (or chapati) and naan. Roti is a very popular and widely enjoyed bread in India and is an important part of a meal in Northern parts of India. They are generally made of wheat flour where as some breads like naan and kulcha are made of all-purpose flour or maida flour. The different recipes for making roti are mostly similar in nature as the main content is flour and water. Many people also like to add some spices to the flour to give it an added flavor; this variation is called masala roti. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat chapati flour
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup of wheat flour
- Ghee or Oil, a few drops
- Heating pan
- Chapati/pizza roller
Instructions
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Put the chapati flour in a kneading bowl or any large bowl. Pour the warm water in a little at a time and start kneading. Knead well so that all the flour is formed into a nice, soft dough.
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Add a few drops of oil and rub on the dough to avoid crust formation so it will remain soft. Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Take a portion of dough and roll it into a ball that is the size of a table-tennis ball, and flatten the ball between the palm of your hands. Roll it in the 1/2 cup wheat flour.
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Place it on a flat surface (or chakla) and start rolling it with a rolling pin or the chapati roller (belan). Occasionally dip the dough in the wheat flour to keep it from sticking to the surface. Make a nice thin and round roti.
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Put the heating pan or tawa on a medium flame and once it is nice and hot put the roti on the tawa. Allow it to cook. When bubbles appear on the roti, flip it.
Do not overheat the tawa or else it will burn the roti. Allow the roti to cook for about a minute. Allow it to swell up like a balloon and then flip the side again and let it cook.
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Take the roti off the heat once you it has a brownish color. Apply some ghee on it and serve hot.
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Comments
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An alternative method - add beer instead of water. Gives a chapati with a soft texture. Please ensure the consumers are informed of this, because some people may be averse to alcohol.
