Chapati

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for cooking

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Gradually add warm water while kneading to form a soft, pliable dough. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.

2. 2

   Divide the dough into 10-12 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle.

3. 3

   Lightly brush the surface with oil. Roll it up like a cigar, then coil it into a snail-like shape. Tuck the end underneath.

4. 4

   Let the coiled dough rest for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Roll out each coil into a circle about 6-7 inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Heat a lightly oiled skillet or tawa over medium-high heat. Cook each chapati for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown spots appear. Press gently with a spatula to help it puff up.

7. 7

   Keep the cooked chapatis wrapped in a cloth to keep them soft.