Indian Flat Bread (Chapati)
Chapattis are similar to tortillas, but made with no baking powder. They are easy to make and keep well if stored in an air-tight container. Chapattis are common in Southeast Asia and throughout Africa.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Make a hole in the flour and, using your hand, mix in water to make a soft dough.
- Knead for five minutes, return to the bowl, cover with a wet cloth and refrigerate for an hour.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until very hot.
- Roll out 1/2 a handful of dough into a flat round shape and place in the pan, cooking for 1 minute on each side.
- Once turned, press gently with a towel until brown.
- Repeat until all dough is used.
Nutrition
Notes
This recipe is inspired by an original recipe available at Daniel-Fast.com in the Daniel Fast Cookbooks. Very low in saturated fat and sugar, low in sodium, and no cholesterol.
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