Chapati (unleavened Bread)
Ingredients
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Quantity
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Whole meal (atta) flour
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250gms
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Salt
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½ tsp
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Clarified ghee or oil
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1 tbsp
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Warm water (approx)
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¾ cup
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Put atta flour in a mixing bowl and add salt
then rub in ghee or margarine or oil. Add enough water to make a soft and
workable dough. Knead dough for at least 10 minutes (the more it is kneaded,
the lighter the bread will be). Form the dough into a ball then put in a
plastic bag. Let it stand for 2 to 3 hours. (If left overnight, the chapati
will be very light and tender.) Divide dough into twelve equal pieces. Shape
into small round balls. Coat balls with atta flour then roll out with a rolling
pin on a lightly floured board into a thin, flat circular shape. Heat a heavy
griddle until very hot. Grease the griddle lightly (use a piece of towelling
cloth dipped in oil). Place chapati on it and cook for a minute, pressing
lightly around the edges with a folded tea towel. Bubbles will appear on the
surface and when cooked, brown flecks will be seen. As each chapati is cooked,
wrap in a clean tea towel until ready to serve.