Whole Wheat Chapatis

Traditional Indian flatbreads made with a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, mixed with yogurt for tenderness. These soft and pliable chapatis are perfect for scooping up curries and dals.

12 servings
2 hr 27 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add yogurt, salt, and 3/4 cup water. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding more all-purpose flour as needed, until dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky, 8-10 minutes. Dust with more all-purpose flour, wrap in plastic, and let rest at least 1 hour at room temperature.

    70 min

  3. 3.

    Divide dough into 12 pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time and keeping the other pieces covered with plastic wrap, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 8" rounds (if dough springs back when rolled, let rest a few minutes before proceeding).

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Heat a dry large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Cook a round of dough until lightly charred in spots and browned in others, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining rounds.

    12 min

  5. 5.

    Chapatis can be cooked 45 minutes ahead. Wrap in foil and keep warm in a 250°F oven.

    45 min