Artificial Flavors Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Warm, soft, and slightly charred from the flame, this flatbread is the kind of thing that makes you want to tear off a piece before it even hits the plate. It comes together with just whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and water — a short, clean ingredient list that means no mystery additives or synthetic flavoring agents hiding in the mix. The technique is straightforward but genuinely satisfying: knead, rest, roll thin, and let the heat do its thing. That final moment over an open flame is where the magic happens, puffing the roti up into a pillowy round with gorgeous char spots that taste like they came from a restaurant kitchen. A light brush of vegan butter at the end adds richness without complicating anything. Whether you're scooping up a curry, wrapping around roasted vegetables, or just eating it plain while it's still warm, this is the kind of everyday bread that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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4 servings
- 2 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- ¾ cup warm water, plus more as needed
- 1 tsp vegan butter, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the whole wheat flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the oil and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, slightly damp sand.
- 2
Pour in the warm water gradually, stirring with a fork or your hand, until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth, soft, and slightly tacky — it should spring back slowly when pressed with a finger. If the dough tears or feels stiff, add water 1 tsp at a time; if it sticks to your hands, dust lightly with flour.
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