Whole wheat roti, also known as chapati or phulka, is an Indian flatbread enjoyed across South Asia. Whether served with curries, vegetables, or lentils, this versatile bread complements any meal perfectly. In this recipe, I’ll guide you through the process of making soft roti right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
Directions
Step1
Mix flour and salt together in a bowl. Stir in water to form a soft dough.
step2
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead several times. Divide into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball into a very thin round using a rolling pin.
Step3
Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each dough round on griddle until dough bubbles and blisters appear, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side.
Storage Tips
Store the cooked roti in an airtight container and keep at room temperature or wrap them in sheets of parchment paper.
Reheat them on a hot griddle or tawa or in a microwave before serving.
Dough can be refrigerated for 24 hours. Apply some oil over the dough and place in a airproof container. Take it out half an hour before making rotis.
FAQs
Can I freeze Indian roti?
Yes. Allow the roti to cool then stack with a piece of parchment between each roti. Transfer to a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen directly on a hot tawa.
I don’t have roti tawa, what can I use instead?
Use any flat pan or cast iron skillet.
Can I make roti on a electric stove?
Yes. Cook the roti on the tawa as usual but for the final step to cook the roti directly on the stove, use a roti stand.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 127 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Sodium 221mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Calcium 14mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 152mg | 3% |