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Homemade East Indian Chapati Bread Recipe

Learn to make authentic, soft, and fluffy East Indian Chapati flatbread from scratch! This easy-to-follow recipe yields eight delicious chapatis perfect for scooping up your favorite curries. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this classic Indian bread.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 192.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade East Indian Chapati Bread

  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Baking Soda
  • Ground Cumin (for topping, if using)
  • Curry Powder (for topping, if using)
  • Garlic Powder (for topping, if using)
  • Onion Powder (for topping, if using)
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter, plus more melted butter (or ghee) for brushing
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup warm water (or as needed)
  • Cilantro (for topping, if using)
  • Garlic (for topping, if using)
  • Green Onion Top (for topping, if using)
  • Mint (for topping, if using, or for an accompanying sauce)
  • Cumin Seed (for topping, if using)
  • Dill Seed (for topping, if using)
  • Onion Seeds (for topping, if using)
  • Poppy Seed (for topping, if using)
  • Sesame Seeds (for topping, if using)
  • Cucumber (for an accompanying cucumber-mint yogurt sauce)
  • Fresh Mint (for an accompanying cucumber-mint yogurt sauce)
  • Onion (for topping, if using)
  • Fresh Lemon Juice (for an accompanying sauce/chutney, if desired)
  • Ground Coriander (for topping, if using)
  • Fresh Lemon Zest (for an accompanying sauce/chutney, if desired)
  • Sugar (for an accompanying sauce/chutney, if desired)
  • Melted ghee (for brushing chapatis)

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How to Make Homemade East Indian Chapati Bread

  1. Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Cut in the softened butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt and warm water.
  4. Gradually add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture, mixing with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  6. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
  7. Roll each portion into a thin circle (1/16-1/8 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface.
  8. Sprinkle one side of each chapati with your desired toppings (if using).
  9. Heat a heavy iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  10. Cook each chapati for 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and puffed up. Use tongs to flip to prevent tearing.
  11. As each chapati is cooked, brush lightly with melted ghee or butter.
  12. Stack the cooked chapatis in a foil-lined basket to keep warm.
  13. Serve warm with your favorite Indian entree, cucumber-mint yogurt sauce, or major grey chutney.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

9g

Carbs

11g

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