Turkey Free Vegan Roti (Chapati)
Warm, soft, and impossibly satisfying, this flatbread is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the packaged version. The dough comes together with just whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and warm water ā nothing hidden, nothing complicated, and absolutely no animal products in sight. A short rest and a few minutes of kneading are all it takes to get that smooth, pliable texture that rolls out beautifully thin. The real magic happens when the roti hits a hot skillet and then an open flame, puffing up dramatically with those signature char spots that signal it's done just right. A light brush of vegan butter at the end keeps each round tender and glossy as they stack up under the kitchen towel. This is the kind of everyday bread that pairs with practically anything ā curries, dips, or just torn and eaten warm straight from the pan.
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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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