Gelatin Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Soft, smoky, and satisfying, this flatbread is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat once you realize how simple it actually is. The dough comes together with just whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and warm water ā nothing hidden, nothing questionable, just clean pantry staples that happen to be completely free of animal-derived thickeners or setting agents. That matters more than you'd think, since some store-bought flatbreads and wraps sneak in additives you'd never expect to find in something as humble as a piece of bread. The real magic happens when the roti hits a direct flame and puffs up into a pillowy, charred round that looks genuinely impressive for how little effort went into it. A light brush of vegan butter at the end keeps each piece tender and glossy as they stack up under the kitchen towel. Whether you're tearing these alongside a curry, using them as a wrap, or just eating one straight off the skillet, they deliver that warm, wheaty comfort every single time.
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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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