Chapati (East African Bread) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegan Recipes. (Chapati (East African Bread) Recipe). Adopted from Indian cuisine, chapatis have been a part of East African cuisine for centuries. The East African recipe is slightly different from its Indian counterpart. This bread accompanies African soups and stews well. Preparation is minimal, making this a great choice for cooks that are in a pinch.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chapati (East African Bread) Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

sifted

1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup warm water

or as needed

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

or as needed

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Indian Sweet Bread

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Mix 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Slowly mix in enough water to make a thick dough. Mix in oil until combined.

Step 2

Knead dough on a cool surface for a few minutes adding a few spoonfuls of flour. Return dough to the bowl cover with a clean cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

Step 4

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 5

Divide dough into orange-sized balls. Flatten into 6-inch circles. Fry in batches in the hot skillet turning once until golden brown and spotted 6 to 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Keep chapatis warm in the oven.

Nutritional Information

Chapati (East African Bread) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 181.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.4g 9%

Carbohydrates: 32.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 3.4g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Folate: 77.8mcg 20%

Calcium: 7.5mg 1%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 9.7mg 4%

Potassium: 45.9mg 1%

Sodium: 389.3mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 31

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.