Indian Bread (Chappatis)

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

Ready In: 1 hr

Serves: 6

Ingredients

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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.
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