Homemade East Indian Chapati Bread Recipe

Name: Homemade East Indian Chapati Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHAPATI RECIPE; 2 cups unbleached flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda (optional for leavened chapati); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon ghee; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2/3 cup water; SUGGESTED TOPPINGS (CHOOSE ONE OR TWO); 3/8 teaspoon fresh minced cilantro (per each side); 3/8 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (per each side); 3/8 teaspoon minced fresh green onion top (per each side); 3/8 teaspoon fresh minced mint (per each side); SUGGESTED SEED TOPPINGS (CHOOSE ONE OR TWO); 1 dash cumin seed (per each side); 1 dash dill seed (per each side); 1 dash onion seeds (per each side); 1 dash poppy seed (per each side); 1 dash sesame seeds (per each side); BASTE; melted butter or ghee; CUCUMBER-MINT YOGURT SAUCE; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced of fresh mint (or cilantro); 1 tablespoon minced onion (green okay); 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

CHAPATI RECIPE
2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda (optional for leavened chapati)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon ghee
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2/3 cup water
SUGGESTED TOPPINGS (CHOOSE ONE OR TWO)
3/8 teaspoon fresh minced cilantro (per each side)
3/8 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (per each side)
3/8 teaspoon minced fresh green onion top (per each side)
3/8 teaspoon fresh minced mint (per each side)
SUGGESTED SEED TOPPINGS (CHOOSE ONE OR TWO)
1 dash cumin seed (per each side)
1 dash dill seed (per each side)
1 dash onion seeds (per each side)
1 dash poppy seed (per each side)
1 dash sesame seeds (per each side)
BASTE
melted butter or ghee
CUCUMBER-MINT YOGURT SAUCE
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced of fresh mint (or cilantro)
1 tablespoon minced onion (green okay)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest or 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar

1
MEASURE the dry CHAPATI RECIPE ingredients first into large bowl of a food processor (omitting butter and water); PROCESS for 10 seconds; LEAVE processor running.
2
ADD butter through feeder tube; PROCESS 10 seconds; WHISK the yogurt together with the water; SLOWLY pour yogurt/water mixture through feeder tube of processor while running; PROCESS dough ingredients until it forms a ball, about one minute.
3
REMOVE dough from processor.
4
DIVIDE the dough into 8 equal portions; ROLL out each piece to a circle between 1/16-1/8 inch thick on a well-floured surface (for crispy chapatis roll dough to 1/16''); SPRINKLE one side with desired toppings and/or seeds; LIFT chapati gently with a metal spatula; SPRINKLE other side with toppings; GENTLY roll top surface with a rolling pin.
5
PLACE a heavy iron skillet over high heat until steam rises from it: LOWER heat to medium; ADD the first chapati to the pan.
6
TURN the chapati over with a spatula when it begins to brown and bubble slightly (press down any high bubbles with spatula if necessary).
7
TURN chapati once again.
8
REMOVE the cooked chapati from the pan; BASTE lightly with melted butter or ghee; KEEP warm in foil lined with a paper towel.
9
REPEAT the same cooking process for the remaining chapatis.
10
SERVE warm with your favorite Indian entree with CUCUMBER-MINT YOGURT SAUCE or Major Grey chutney and enjoy!

528

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 34 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHAPATI RECIPE, 2 cups unbleached flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda (optional for leavened chapati), and more.

Yes, Homemade East Indian Chapati Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Homemade East Indian Chapati Bread

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