Indian Breads

Chapati or whole wheat flat bread/roti

A simple and healthy unleavened bread that is origin of the Indian sub-continent. It can be served with any of the gravy, or dry curries, or with just plain yogurt.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour - 1 cup or 250 gms
• Oil - 1 tsps
• Water - to knead
• Salt - 1/4 tsp

Preparation method

1. In a large bowl add whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and mix well.
2. Add water and knead the dough until it is very soft.
3. Rest the dough for at least 30 mins.
4. Pinch out a small portion of the dough, stretch and roll out as thin as possible.
5. Heat a skillet and roast them evenly until cooked on both sides.
6. Remove from the skillet and apply butter, pil, or ghee.
7. Serve warm with any North India gravies or plain curds.

Preparation time - 40 minutes

Restaurant-Style Butter Naan

A scrumptious leavened bread that tops the menu list in every party! It is an easy-to-make recipe using simple ingredients and just a skillet.

Ingredients

• All purpose flour - 1 cup or 250 gms
• Oil - 2 tsps
• Butter - to drizzle on the naan
• Water - to knead
• Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Yogurt - 1/2 a cup
• Salt - to taste

Preparation method

1. In a large bowl add the all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, oil, yogurt and mix well.
2. Add water (if required) and knead the dough until it is very soft.
3. Smear some oil around the dough and keep aside for at least 30 mins.
4. Pinch out a small portion of the dough, stretch and roll out as thin as possible.
5. Heat the skillet.
6. Apply water on the upper surface of the rolled out naan.
Note: If you want to add garlic, coriander, or any other spice sprinkle it over the naan at this step. It helps them stick well to the naan.
7. Put the water-side down and allow it to cook for a few seconds, until it bubbles up.
8. Hold the skillet upside down on the flame and cook the other side of the naan directly on the flame, until it is well-cooked.
9. Remove from the skillet and apply butter.

Serve it hot with any of the north indian gravies.

Preparation time - 35 minutes