Saturday, August 23, 2014

ALL PURPOSE FLOUR CHAPATI ( INDIAN FLAT BREAD )



2 cups all-purpose flour
1-2 tbsp ghee / butter
½ cup milk
Salt to taste
Water to knead
Pinch of baking soda ( optional )
or 1 tbsp curd

Extra ghee / butter melted for brushing

Method:

Mix all the above ingredients together
except extra ghee / butter, knead into soft
dough, cover with plastic wrap or a damp
cloth & keep for 20-30 minutes.


Divide the dough into equal pieces, shape
each into a 1 1/2- to 2-inch ball & roll out
into a 6-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick.  


Heat up iron fry pan over medium-high heat.

Brush the pan lightly with ghee / butter.

Place 1 dough round on the pan & cook until
on both sides with light brown specks.

Transfer to a plate & repeat with the remaining
dough rounds. 

Meanwhile, heat a stovetop roaster over high heat.

Place a chapati on the roaster & cook
until it puffs up in few seconds.

Brush the chapati with ghee / butter & place
in a shallow bowl lined with a kitchen towel.

Repeat with the remaining chapati.

Serve warm with any Curry.










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