Learn to make traditional soft Indian homemade chapatis (phulka roti) with this step by step recipe.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chapati, chapati recipe, chapattis, homemade chapati recipe, indian roti
Servings: 12Chapati
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Sandhya Hariharan
Ingredients
2cupWhole wheat flour
¾ - 1cupwater
1tspsaltOptional
1tspsunflower oilOptional
Instructions
Chapati Dough
Place atta flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add water as necessary and knead into a soft pliable dough for at least 5 minutes. Add oil and knead again. The dough should be smooth. Press the dough with your fingers and it will leave an impression. Alternatively, knead the dough in a stand mixer. Cover and allow the dough to rest for at least 30 minutes.
2 cup Whole wheat flour, ¾ - 1 cup water, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sunflower oil
Roll the Chapati
Portion the dough into small balls about 10 -12.
Pick one dough ball at a time, dust it into the flour, and roll it into a 5 - 6 inch circle of approximately 2–3mm of even thickness.
Make Chapati / Phulka Roti on the flame
Roll the chapati to 5-6 inch even circle.
Heat the tawa / frying pan to medium heat. Now add the rolled dough to the tawa and cook for a few seconds until you see bubbles on the top side.
Flip it over and cook on the other side for a few more seconds. Once you see bubbles, use kitchen tongs and transfer the chapatis on the fame. They will puff up
Remove from heat, and brush with ghee or butter ( optional) Store in a casserole or wrap in a kitchen towel to keep them warm until you are ready to serve.
Make Chapati / Roti without puffing on the flame. Using the Spatula
Roll the chapati to 5-6 inch even circle.
Heat the tawa / frying pan to medium heat. Now add the roti to the tawa and cook for a few seconds until you see bubbles on the top side. Flip it over and cook on the other side for another few seconds.
Once you see bubbles, gently press with a flat spatula or kitchen towel until they are evenly cooked. The chapatis may puff up if they are evenly rolled.