Brazil Nut Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Soft, pillowy, and kissed with just the right amount of char, this flatbread is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat once you nail the technique. It comes together with just whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and warm water — a short, clean ingredient list that makes it naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, no label-reading required. The real magic happens when the roti hits a direct flame and puffs up into a gorgeous, steam-filled balloon, giving you that tender, slightly smoky interior you'd find at a great Indian restaurant. Kneading the dough until it's smooth and letting it rest for twenty minutes are the two steps that make all the difference — don't skip either one. A light brush of vegan butter at the end keeps each round soft and pliable as you stack them, so the whole batch stays warm and ready to tear into. Pair these with a dal, a curry, or honestly just a smear of something good — they're endlessly versatile and genuinely satisfying to make from scratch.
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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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