Chicken Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Soft, warm, and impossibly satisfying, this whole wheat flatbread is the kind of staple that makes every meal feel more complete. The dough comes together with just flour, salt, oil, and warm water ā nothing hidden, nothing complicated, and absolutely no animal products in sight. Kneading the dough until it's smooth and letting it rest for twenty minutes are the two small steps that make a genuinely big difference in texture, giving you rotis that are pliable and tender rather than stiff or dry. The real magic happens when each round hits the open flame and puffs up into a gorgeous, charred balloon ā it's one of those kitchen moments that never gets old. A light brush of vegan butter at the end is optional but highly recommended for that extra layer of richness. These are best served straight off the stack while still warm, alongside curries, dals, or anything saucy enough to deserve a good scoop.
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4 servings
- 2 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
- Ā½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- Ā¾ 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 5ā7 minutes until smooth, soft, and slightly tacky ā 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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