How to Make Soft & Layered Chapati – Easy Kenyan Roti Recipe

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: millet flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Millet flour adds nutrition, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier, while butter is often less expensive.

Mix whole wheat flour and salt in a bowl.

Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-30 minutes.

Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.

Flatten each ball slightly and dust with flour.

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

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Place the rolled chapati on the skillet and cook until bubbles form, about 30 seconds.

Flip the chapati and cook for another 30 seconds until brown spots appear.

Press gently with a spatula to puff up the chapati.

Remove from skillet and brush with ghee or oil if desired.

Repeat with remaining dough balls.

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