Easy Chapati Recipe (Indian Flatbread)
This authentic chapati recipe (चपाती) includes step-by-step instructions with pictures of each step so that you can make your very own chapati at home! Chapati, also known as Indian Flatbread, is perfect for dipping or stuffing with your favorite Indian fillings!
There is nothing better than homemade bread and every country and culture seems to have their own version, all of which are amazing. Since we eat a lot of curries for dinner, including this easy chickpea tikka masala and this creamy peanut butter curry, I love to make Homemade Indian Flatbread to pair with it! This chapati recipe is perfect for beginners as it only requires 4 ingredients and I've provided step-by-step instructions to help you out every step of the way.
Why You'll Love This Recipe!
This recipe basically requires just 3 ingredients, all of which you probably have on hand. It can't get much simpler than that!
While this chapati recipe takes a few steps to make, every step is super simple and easy to follow.
Indian flatbread seems to pair well with so many different recipes and flavors. I love to make a double batch at the start of the week to use as wraps or to pair with curry and/or soup throughout the week.
You'll feel like an Indian chef making your own chapati at home!
Ingredients
Flour - You'll need 2 cups of flour total. I like to use a mix of white and whole wheat.
Water - I usually add a splash of hot water to room temperature water to get warm water.
Oil - I will warn you that in order to make authentic chapati you can't have a phobia of oil. You'll be brushing oil on these bad boys a number of different times...and it's gonna be delicious! I recommend using a neutral flavored oil such as vegetable or canola oil. Read More…