Garlic Butter Chapati

These flaky, soft, and delicious butter chapati are perfect to enjoy with your curries, stews, and so much more!

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Indian-inspired, South African

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

cooking pan or roti pan.
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour (plus 1 cup more, for working the dough and rolling)
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups warm water - approximately 110°F or 40° C
4 tablespoon melted butter
2 cloves garlic - minced
5 tablespoon cooking oil for brushing the chapatis

Instructions

Mix all-purpose (or whole wheat) flour and salt in a large bowl.
In a small separate bowl, add minced garlic to the butter, combine and set aside.
Next, add the garlic butter and mix to combine. Slowly add the water to the flour mixture.
Knead until you obtain a soft, smooth, and pliable dough. Add flour in small handfuls, if the dough feels too sticky.
Cover the dough with a clean and damp kitchen cloth or plastic wrap and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Divide the dough into equally-sized balls. Dust a wooden pastry board or your kitchen counter with flour, lightly sprinkle some flour on top of each ball of dough, and use a rolling pin to roll each into a circle of 20cm in diameter (about 8 inches).
If the dough resists stretching, let it relax for a while and then roll again. Dust with more flour or top with some cooking oil, if the dough sticks to the rolling board.
Heat a roti tawa or heavy-bottomed pan using high heat. Once hot, reduce the heat to a medium and place the rolled chapati dough on top.
Cook each side alternating between medium and low heat, until brown spots form and the chapati starts to puff up then use a spoon to flip.
Lightly brush each side with cooking oil, turn over and allow the buttered side to cook for a minute, or until the chapati has brown spots all over its surface.
Transfer to a paper-lined tray or container and cover to keep them warm. Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Serve with your favourite gravy, curry, or stew.

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