Indian Bread (Chappatis)

Submitted by Jane Gib

"A basic chappati recipe. it's another recipe my friend Punti taught me. He is an indian chef, who is very patient with me"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 ounces wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 pint water, warm
• 3 tablespoons ghee, butter
• oil

directions

1. In a bowl, mix together flour, salt and a little water at a time.
2. Add 1 tbls. ghee.
3. Knead with hands until dough is soft and all water used.
4. Let stand for 20 minutes.
5. Heat a greased heavy griddle or frying pan.
6. Shape dough into small tennis ball sized pieces, dust with flour and roll out
7. until about 5 inches in diameter.
8. Place on hot griddle and cook for a few minutes on each side.
9. When bubbles appear on the surface, turn and cook other side again.
10. Gently press down edges with a clean cloth, so bread cooks evenly.
11. When it has brown spots, bread is ready.
12. Remove from pan, smear with ghee.