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Roti (Chapati)

Soft whole wheat flatbread cooked on a tawa.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 rotis

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups atta (whole wheat flour) plus extra for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water add gradually
  • 1 tbsp ghee or oil for brushing

Method
 

  1. Mix the atta and salt. Add the warm water gradually and knead for 5 minutes into a soft, smooth dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Dust one in flour and roll into a thin 6 to 7 inch circle.
  3. Heat a tawa over medium-high heat. Place the roti on it and cook for 30 seconds until bubbles appear.
  4. Flip and cook for 30 seconds more. Press gently with a cloth or flip again so it puffs.
  5. Brush with ghee and wrap in a clean cloth. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Notes

Total time includes 20 minutes resting the dough.