Andhra Chapati

Andhra Chapati

Andhra Chapati

Veg Vegan

Soft whole-wheat flatbreads served with Andhra dals and kuras — an everyday pairing bread in urban Andhra households.

Cuisines

Andhra

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
  2. 2 Gradually add water to the flour mixture, mixing continuously to form a soft dough.
  3. 3 Add the oil to the dough and knead it well for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and pliable.
  4. 4 Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Divide the dough into small equal-sized balls.
  6. 6 On a floured surface, roll out each ball into a thin, round chapati using a rolling pin.
  7. 7 Heat a tawa or flat skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8 Place a rolled chapati on the hot tawa and cook for about 30-40 seconds until small bubbles appear on the surface.
  9. 9 Flip the chapati and cook the other side for another 30-40 seconds.
  10. 10 Press down gently with a spatula to help it puff up and cook evenly.
  11. 11 Remove the chapati from the tawa and keep it warm in a cloth-lined container.
  12. 12 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.

Tips

For softer chapatis, ensure the dough is well-kneaded and rested.