Peanut Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Soft, warm, and slightly charred from the flame, this flatbread is the kind of thing that makes every meal feel more complete. The dough comes together with just whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and water — nothing complicated, nothing to second-guess at the label. Kneading it to that smooth, springy texture and then rolling each round paper-thin is genuinely satisfying, and the moment it puffs over the open flame is a little bit magical every single time. A light brush of vegan butter at the end keeps each piece tender and glossy as they rest under the towel. This is the sort of recipe that looks impressive but is really just good technique and a hot pan. Pair it with a curry, use it to scoop up hummus, or just tear into a warm piece straight from the stack — it holds up beautifully either way.
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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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