Chapati made of whole wheat or known as Atta flour among Indians is a popular Indian bread and can be found in almost all Indian restaurants,hotels and street stalls. A very popular dish especially in North India and all North Indian men and women prepare them for their family to enjoy.
Whole wheat flour packed with vitamins and minerals as as vitamin E,B1, B2, B3,copper,folic acid fiber,calcium and phosphorus. Fiber prevents from constipation and including whole wheat in your diet known to prevent so many chronic diseases. If you are worried about the fat, just opt out the butter in the dough but of course the butter enhance the flavor and taste of the chapati. This soft and delicious chapati best served hot with potato masala curry or fish curry.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat/Atta flour
1/2 cup water,room temperature
1 tbsp butter,room temperature
1/2 tsp salt
Butter for brushing
Methods
In a bowl, add whole wheat flour,butter and salt. Mix with fork and add water.
Knead till 3-4 minutes to form a soft dough. Cover the bowl with cling film and rest for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Divide the dough into equally into lime size balls. Dust a clean working surface with flour and using a rolling pin, roll out each balls for about 4 inches.
Heat non stick pan or iron griddle over medium heat and gently place the rolled dough onto the pan.
Cook 12-15 seconds by pressing the chapati with spade spoon to fluff up, flip and cook for another 30 seconds and gently press the top to fluff up.
Transfer to a bowl lined with kitchen towel and lightly brush with butter while the chapati still hot. Cover the chapati with another kitchen towel to retain the softness.
Serve while hot with potato masala curry or gravy of fish curry.
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