Chapatis

bbgrl79ca's Note:

This lowfat, high fiber, vegan (without margarine) recipe was taken from the "Healthy Vegetarian Cookery" cookbook by Nicle Oakley.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 50 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 chapatis

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

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[MC Baker]

I'm not sure what I did wrong, but mine didn't puff up. I may not have cooked them long enough. For such a simple recipe they are surprisingly tasty. If it weren't for all of the kneading I'd be sure I'd make these regularly. As is I'm sure I'll have them again.

[Vegan Freak]

So easy! And it's fun to see the thing puff up =)