Chapatis

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 225 g whole wheat flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 150 ml water, about
• margarine, for spreading (optional)

Recipe

• 1 sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a hollow in the centre.
• 2 add the water gradually, working in the flour to make a firm dough.
• 3 knead well for about 15 minutes, until the dough is smooth.
• 4 cover with a damp cloth and leave to stand for about 30 minutes.
• 5 the dough should be quite firm and hard.
• 6 divide the dough into eight portions.
• 7 roll each into a circle, about 15 cm (6 inch) in diameter, sprinkling the rolling pin and work surface with flour to prevent sticking.
• 8 cook each chapati in a very hot heavy frying pan, without fat.
• 9 when the top surface shows signs of bubbling, turn the chapati over and cook for 30-40 seconds on the other side.
• 10 then place the chapati under a warm grill until it puffs up.
• 11 spread margarine lightly on one side, fold over and serve hot.