Fish 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 ā nothing hidden, nothing complicated, and absolutely no animal products or seafood derivatives to worry about. The real magic happens in two stages: a hot cast iron skillet to set the dough, then a quick hit of direct flame that makes the roti puff up dramatically and develop those gorgeous dark spots. Kneading the dough until it's smooth and letting it rest for 20 minutes are the two steps that make all the difference between a tough, chewy round and something genuinely tender and flexible. A light brush of vegan butter at the end is optional but deeply worth it. Stack them under a kitchen towel as you go and they'll stay warm and pliable until you're ready to serve ā perfect alongside a curry, dal, or anything saucy that deserves something to scoop it up.
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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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