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Tava roti/phulka/chapati

Tava roti/phulka/chapati is the main bread for North Indians. It goes well wih curries, lentils/daals and vegetables. It is healthy and light on stomach as it is made up of wholemeal/wholewheat flour. We can also use it as a wrap with variety of fillings. Whole-grain whole wheat flour is a full-flavored flour containing vitamins, minerals and protein. Whole meal flour is more nutritious than refined white flour. Whole grain is a good source of calcium, iron, fiber and other minerals like selenium.
Serves6-8 Persons(16-18 Roties)
Preparation Time8-10 minutes
Cooking Time3 minutes/roti


  • 3 cups of wholemeal flour/ata
  • 1 ¼ cup of water
  • ½ tsp of salt (optional)
  • ¼ tsp of oil or pure ghee

  1. Take wholemeal flour/ata in a big and broad bowl. 
  2. Add salt and mix well. 
  3. Now dig a well in the centre. Pour half of the water and knead it. Keep adding the remaining water and knead it into a soft smooth dough using both the hands. Make sure no knots or lumps are there.
  4. Add the oil or ghee to the bowl and roll the dough in it to make it non sticky.
  5. Cover it with a wet cloth or a lid and keep aside for 5 min.
  6. Divide the dough into 16-18 equal portions. Make balls using flour for dusting.
  7. Roll the ball using a rolling pin and dust it in between with the flour.
  8. Roll the ball evenly into an 18-20cm diameter circle.
  9. Meanwhile heat the flatten griddle/tava. Transfer this flattened dough circle onto the tava. 
  10. Wait for 2 min. and flip it. Wait for another 1 min. 
  11. Now transfer it onto the open flame and keep on flipping it twice from both sides using a tong. 
  12. Make sure it is soft and has golden brown spots on both sides. Do not burn it.
  13. Roti/chapatti/phulka is ready to serve with any curry, lentil or vegetable.

  • Step 11 in the method can also be done by letting the roti stay on the tava. Keep pressing and rotating the roti on both sides using a thick cloth.
  • Same dough can be used to make plain or stuffed paranthas. ( Indian bread cooked with oil or ghee on the flat griddle/tawa)
  • Puris can be made with the same recipe. Just remember to knead the dough with a  little less water to make the dough tighter. We can add chilli powder, cumin seeds or carom seeds to make masala puris. (spicy deep fried bread)



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