Chapatis

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 4 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 -3 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4-1 cup water

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl,combine salt & 21/2 cups flour. add 3/4 cup oil and mix well. add water little by little stirring after each addition,until dough is soft. knead dough in bowl for 5-10 minutes.
• 2 sprinkle about 1/4 cup flour on a flat surface.take a 2-inch ball of dough and<with a floured rolling pin,roll out into a 1/8-inch-think circle the size of a saucer. repeat with remaining dough,sprinkling flat surface with flour if dough sticks.
• 3 heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. fry chapatis 3-5 minutes per side or until brown.
• 4 remove from pan and let drain on paper towels. fry remaining chapatis,add more oil if necessary.
• 5 serve immediately or place in a covered container until ready to serve.