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Easy garlic roti (chapati)
This buttery garlic flatbread is one of the best recipes to try for a quick and easy meal. Lehsun chapati is a good variation of traditional ones. Garlic adds a unique aromatic and savory flavor to the flatbread. When cooked on a skillet in medium-high heat, this remains soft for a longer time, making it also a good dish for lunchbox, potluck, picnic, etc.
Ingredients
Flour: Use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of the 2 to make this flatbread.Garlic: Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.Salt: to tasteBaking powder: makes flatbread soft and fluff.Yogurt: Gives the roti or chapati softer textureButter: Makes bread rich.
Step-by-step instructions
How to make flatbread dough?
Add flour, garlic cloves, salt, baking powder, yogurt, and butter and mix. Now add water little by little and knead to form a smooth and medium soft dough. Cover and rest the dough for 20 to 30 minutes.
Roll the dough
After the dough has rested, divide it into ten equal portions and shape them into lemon-sized balls. On a well-floured working surface, using a rolling pin, flatten each ball of dough into a 6 - 8 inch diameter circle.
How to cook the skillet flatbread (roti)?
Heat a non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Cook each flatbread till you see some golden spots, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side. You may apply oil or butter when cooking if needed. Transfer it to the plate and cover it with a kitchen towel to keep it warm and soft. Repeat for remaining flatbreads. Serve with any gravy or curry of your choice and enjoy.
Tips
Yogurt makes your bread soft. If you do not like it, skip it. Always cook the bread on a medium-high flame, and when done, transfer it to the plate and cover it with a warm towel. This ensures that the bread remains soft for a longer time. Add herbs like parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, dill or rosemary to enhance the flavor. Fresh garlic can be substituted with garlic powder. Instead of butter, garlic butter or garlic oil can also be used to make the bread dough. You can make this bread only with regular flour or whole wheat flour or combine the two with a 1:1 ratio. The flavor and texture in all 3 cases will be different but good.
Serving suggestions
Skillet Flatbreads like these are perfect accompaniments for Indian gravy or curry. Check out our exciting list of Indian curries to serve with garlic roti or naan. Today, we have served it with quick and easy garlic mushrooms. Sometimes, I serve this with butter chicken for dinner. You can serve it with Mexican soups, chili, and beans. Use it as a base for pizza, or brush warm bread with garlic butter and enjoy. Top them with grilled chicken and caramelized onions with a drizzle of balsamic salad dressing. Use it for morning breakfast with chole (chana masala). Serve it with our popular and most loved pan-fried plantains. Use this garlic flatbread to make shawarma wraps, quesadillas, Kati rolls, or Greek sandwiches.
Store
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for two days, in the refrigerator for seven days, or in a freezer for up to 2 months. Apply oil or butter and reheat in pan (skillet) just before serving.
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