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The Secret to Soft & Fluffy ChapatiVeg

Learn the secrets to making perfectly soft and fluffy chapati at home! This step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners and bachelors alike, covering everything from kneading the perfect dough to the right rolling and cooking techniques. Follow these simple tips to ensure your rotis stay soft for hours, even after they cool down. No more hard or dry rotis—master the art of making delicious, homemade, restaurant-style soft chapatis with ease and confidence!

The Secret to Soft & Fluffy Chapati
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min
Total:35 min
Serves:4
Special Note by chef:
For extra soft chapatis, knead the dough well and let it rest before rolling. Keep cooked chapatis covered with a cloth or in a casserole to maintain softness.
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Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

2 cup Whole Wheat Flour

2 cup Warm Water

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)

Brushing :

1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)

Instructions

1

Take whole wheat flour in a large mixing bowl.

2

Add salt and a little oil if using.

3

Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough.

4

Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and soft.

5

Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.

6

Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.

7

Dust lightly with dry flour and roll each ball into a thin round chapati.

8

Heat a tawa on medium-high flame.

9

Place the chapati on the hot tawa and cook until bubbles appear.

10

Flip and cook the other side.

11

Press gently with a cloth or spatula until the chapati puffs up

12

Apply ghee if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe