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