East African Swahili Chapati

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maize flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with less cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

Mix 5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl until well combined.

Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and gradually add warm water until a dough forms.

Add 2.5 tablespoons of melted ghee to the dough and mix until smooth and pliable.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth or cling film and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Divide the rested dough into small balls and shape them evenly.

Lightly flour a surface and roll each ball into a flat circle.

Brush the surface of the rolled chapati with oil and make a cut in the middle without cutting all the way through.

Roll the dough into a rope shape and coil it towards the center to resemble a cinnamon roll.

Flatten each coiled dough ball slightly and roll it out into a circle, dusting with flour as needed.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each chapati until it rises and is brown on the bottom, flipping to cook both sides.

Brush each side with oil while cooking and cover with a plate to keep warm.

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