Nightshade Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Warm, soft, and impossibly satisfying, this flatbread comes together with just a handful of pantry staples — whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and water. It's the kind of recipe that feels almost too simple until you pull a perfectly puffed round off the flame and realize you've been missing out. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's nothing here to worry about for anyone avoiding nightshades — no tomatoes, peppers, or hidden spice blends sneaking in. The technique is the real star: kneading the dough until silky, rolling each round paper-thin, and then finishing directly over an open flame to get that dramatic, airy puff and those gorgeous char spots. An electric stove works too, so don't let that stop you. A light brush of vegan butter at the end keeps each roti tender and glossy as they rest under a kitchen towel, staying warm and pliable until the whole stack is ready. Serve them alongside a curry, use them to scoop up a hearty dal, or just tear into one straight off the plate — they're that good on their own.
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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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