Ingredients
•Chapati
flour......................................................2 C
•Salt.....................................................................½
Tsp
•Wrm water, or as needed accordingly...............¾ C
•Chapati flour for dusting
•Melted ghee/butter for brushing (optional)
Preparation
1.In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in
the
center and add enough water to make soft, smooth and kneadable
dough. Cover and keep aside for ½ -1 hour to rest.
2.Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them
into balls.
3.Heat a griddle over moderate heat. Slightly flatten a ball
between
your two palms. Now, using the rolling pin, roll the ball into a
thin
round of 6 inches in diameter, dipping it in the flour as
required,
to keep it from sticking to the work surface.
4.When the griddle is hot, transfer the rolled bread to the
griddle.
When the top of the chapati shows some bubble and the ends
begin to curl up, turn the chapati and cook on the second side
for
a while.
5.Lift the chapati with kitchen tongs and hold it 2 inches over a
full
flame. If using an electric stove, place a wire rack above the
element and place the chapati over it. The chapati would puff
into
a balloon. Cook and turn once again to get a few more spots.
6.Transfer the cooked chapati onto a plate and brush with
ghee/butter if desired. Repeat the same for the remaining
chapatis. Serve hot or keep them well covered in a tea towel.
Griddle Baked Wheat Flour
Flatbreads (Chapatis)
By Anand Lila devi dasi
Yield
12 chapatis