Chapati with Atta (Whole Wheat Flour)

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   Put the atta in a bowl, add sugar and salt, then lightly mix.

2. 2

   Add the vegetable oil.

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   Add the lukewarm water, a little at a time, until the dough becomes as firm as your earlobes.

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   Knead until smooth.

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   Wrap in plastic wrap, then let sit for about 10 minutes.

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   Evenly divide the dough into about a dozen pieces.

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   (If making the dough for stocking, you can wrap these individually, store them in freezer bags, then pop them in the freezer.)

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   Roll each piece into a ball, then lightly flatten into a round circle with your hand, then roll out with a rolling pin.

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   Roll each into a thin and even thickness.

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    Heat a frying pan on low heat, then bake the dough without oil.

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    When it starts to bubble, flip over and bake the other side.

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    To finish, place the chapati directly over the flame to char.

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    Char the puffed undersides, too.

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    Be careful not to scorch.

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    Set the piping hot chapati out on the table.

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    Place a kitchen towel over them to prevent them from drying out.

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    Enjoy them with keema curry.

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    Here are some chapati made by an Indian friend named Issac.

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    They are stored in a resealable container made in India to prevent drying out.

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    The curry is chicken gravy.

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    Have them with curry.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.