The Softest Layered Chapati Ever!! | East African Flat Bread Recipe | Roti | Paratha

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour adds nutrition while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

Mix whole wheat flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

Add water gradually and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into equal portions.

Roll out each portion into a thin circle on a floured surface.

Spread ghee or oil on the rolled-out dough.

Fold the dough into pleats, then coil it into a spiral.

Roll the spiral into a flat circle again.

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot.

Cook the layered chapati on the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Brush with butter or ghee before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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