30 December 2007

Chapati bread

Based on the recipe here and the methodology here.

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. oil
(I used garlic oil I picked up at the Asian grocery store)
about 1/2 c. hot water, as needed

Methodology

1. Put the flour and salt in a bowl and make a well in the center; put the oil and about 1/4 c. of water in the well and mix it, adding more water as needed until you get dough. Put a little oil in the bowl and put the bread in, then cover it and leave it sit for about 30-40 min.

2. Cut into 4 pieces and roll out with a floured rolling pin until fairly thin. Rub both sides with oil.

3. Put a bit of oil in a wok or on a grill and wipe it around, then heat the wok and put the bread in. Wait until it is brown on one side, then turn it. It will puff up. Yay. When done, eat or put in a warm oven (wrapped in foil) until you're ready to eat it.

Notes

*With garlic oil (approximately 10 calories/tablespoon), the bread has about 125 calories/piece.

*This was super easy to make and delicious. Takes a bit longer to cook than you'd think, but you don't need to hover over it.

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