How to make chapati

Chapati is a staple in our household, and as a Mother, it’s the thing I turn to even when there’s nothing else in the pantry. If we have some grains to grind into flour, there’s something to eat. Drizzle it with honey or tahini, spread with avocado or use it as a flat bread wrap filled with sautéed veggies, the possibilities are endless.

Making bread at home can be really simple and enjoyable. This recipe is a great way to add augmenting grains into your meal and kids love it. Plain, simple, flatbread, made from just a few ingredients.

Simple chapati (serves 4)

1 cup flour

¼ tsp mineral salt

1 tbsp ghee

½ water

Mix flour, salt and ghee together, then add a little water at a time until you get a nice consistency. The dough should be just slightly sticky. Use your hands and enjoy connecting with the food. Separate the dough into four balls. Spread a nice layer of flour over a clean surface and roll the dough out to a very thin pancake. 

Warm a little ghee in a pan and cook for a few minutes on each side. Enjoy straight away or pack in a lunchbox for lunch at the park.

Here’s a few tips:

You can experiment with various flours, wheat, spelt, rice or barley.

Grinding your own flour from any grain is easy with a small electric spice grinder

Add a pinch of spice for variety, cinnamon, turmeric or black pepper are great.

I hope this simple chapati recipe nourishes you and supports more ease in the kitchen.

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