These simple, traditional Indian flatbreads are wonderful served with any of the curried soup and stew recipes in these pages.

　　

Ingredients

makes 12

　　2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　3/4 cup water, or as needed

　　

Step 1

Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and stir together. Add water a bit at a time until the dough holds together. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a small floured bowl and cover with a clean tea towel. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball.

　　

Step 3

Heat a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking oil spray.

　　

Step 4

Roll out each ball of dough into a thin round, about 5 inches in diameter. Cook one at a time on the skillet over medium heat until touched with light brown spots, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side; repeat with the other balls of dough. Keep the chapatis warm, stacked one atop another in foil, until all are done. Serve at once.

　　

Nutrition Information

Step 5

Per chapati:

　　

Step 6

Calories: 68

　　

Step 7

Total fat: 1g

　　

Step 8

Protein: 3g

　　

Step 9

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 10

Carbohydrate: 15g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 95mg

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