Emulsifier Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

(6)

Warm, soft, and slightly charred from the flame, this flatbread is the kind of thing that makes every meal feel more complete. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and water — which means there's nothing hidden in here that could cause concern for anyone avoiding synthetic emulsifiers. So many store-bought flatbreads and wraps rely on additives to extend shelf life and improve texture, but this one achieves its pliable, tender chew entirely through proper kneading and a good rest. The technique of finishing each round directly over an open flame is what gives it that dramatic puff and those beautiful char spots you'd get at a great restaurant. A light brush of vegan butter at the end adds richness without complicating the clean ingredient profile. Make a stack, keep them covered with a kitchen towel, and watch them disappear before you've even sat down.

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Ingredients

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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