ChapatiLayered Pan-Fried Flatbread
These soft layered flatbreads are kneaded, rolled, coiled, and pan-fried until spotted and tender. They are ideal for tearing and eating with stews, beans, or tea.
Prep
30m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 6gSalt
- 280mlWater
- 25mlVegetable Oil
Layering
- 30mlVegetable Oil
Frying
- 15mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Mix the all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.
- 02
Pour in the water gradually and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- 03
Work in the vegetable oil, then knead until the dough is supple. Cover and let it rest.
- 04
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each one into a thin round.
- 05
Brush the rounds with the vegetable oil, roll each into a rope, coil it, and roll it flat again.
- 06
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 07
Brush the skillet and flatbreads lightly with the vegetable oil as needed, turning until both sides are browned in spots and the centers are cooked through.
- 08
Serve warm.
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