Chapati Flatbread

This flatbread is unleavened bread, which means it has no yeast, baking powder, baking soda, or other leavening agents in it. It is sometimes called “fry bread.”

Serves: 6Hands-on: 30 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Medium

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 4 Tbsp. ghee

Directions

  • Make the dough by combining the flours together, then make a well in the center.
  • Add the warm water to the well and mix the flour into it until it comes together. Knead for 5 minutes to make a smooth dough. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and roll them into balls. Dust the balls with flour and pat them out into 6" circles.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet to high and melt the ghee on it.
  • Cook the dough circles in the ghee for about 15 seconds per side. They will puff up in the middle and brown in little spots. Serve warm.

Recipe Information

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 4 Tbsp. ghee

Directions

  • Make the dough by combining the flours together, then make a well in the center.
  • Add the warm water to the well and mix the flour into it until it comes together. Knead for 5 minutes to make a smooth dough. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and roll them into balls. Dust the balls with flour and pat them out into 6" circles.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet to high and melt the ghee on it.
  • Cook the dough circles in the ghee for about 15 seconds per side. They will puff up in the middle and brown in little spots. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories120
Total Fat1g
Saturated Fat1g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium0mg
Total Carbohydrate22g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars1g
Protein4g