Description
The most common, unleavened whole wheat flatbread eaten daily for breakfast and dinner in Bangladesh, cooked on a flat griddle (Tawa).
Restaurants serving Chapati
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Atta(Whole wheat flour)
- Water
- Salt
Instructions
- Knead whole wheat flour (Atta) with water/salt into a soft dough.
- Roll into a thin circle.
- Roast on a hot griddle until lightly browned.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Whole wheat tortilla
Pairing
All curries and stir-fries
Trivia
If Luchi is for 'special days', Chapati is for 'everyday'. Cooked without oil, it's a healthy staple you never tire of.
Eating tips & etiquette
Tear a bite-sized piece with the right hand and use it to scoop up semi-dry curries (Bhuna) or vegetable stir-fries (Bhaji).
Allergen
Wheat