Nutmeg Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Soft, chewy, and kissed with just the right amount of char, this flatbread is one of those recipes that feels almost magical the first time you watch it puff up over an open flame. Made with just whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and warm water, it's beautifully simple — no spice blends, no complex seasonings, nothing that could sneak in an unwanted ingredient. That clean ingredient list is genuinely refreshing when you're used to scanning labels for hidden additions in store-bought flatbreads. The technique is straightforward: knead until smooth, rest the dough, roll thin, and let the heat do the work. A quick pass over a gas burner (or some firm pressing in a hot skillet if you're on electric) creates that iconic balloon puff and lightly charred surface that makes roti so irresistible. A brush of vegan butter at the end keeps each round soft and pliable as you stack them under a towel. Serve them fresh alongside curries, dals, or anything saucy — they're the kind of bread that disappears before the table is even fully set.
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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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