How to Make Soft Chapati Roti without Oil or Butter (Quick & Easy)

Have you ever thought how to make soft Chapati Roti without a single drop of oil or butter? If yes, here is the answer for you. In this post, I’m going to show you how to make soft chapati roti in an easy and quick way without oil or butter. Whole wheat flour is the main ingredient for this soft chapati roti, hence it is healthy for you. When you have the whole wheat flour, give a try on this healthy roti.

How is soft chapati roti good for you? Whole wheat flour has a natural ability to control weight and provide the body with energy. Also, it prevents the type 2 diabetes. People who suffer from diabetes are able to keep their sugar levels under control by replacing rice with whole wheat flour in their diet. Apart from all, whole wheat flour reduces chronic inflammation, prevents gallstones, improves metabolism, prevents breast cancer, prevents childhood asthma, and prevents colon cancer.

Sri Lankans mostly prepare this soft chapati roti for breakfast or dinner, but you can have this for lunch as well. You can make this at home in a quick and easy way. The softness of the chapati roti depends on the quality of the whole wheat flour, the time you are kneading the dough, and the time you let it rest before making the chapati. Alright, let’s see how to make soft chapati roti without oil or butter in Sri Lankan style.

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How to Make Soft Chapati Roti Recipe

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour – 500g
• Salt – As you wish
• Water – 350ml

Instructions

1. Take the bowl and add whole wheat flour.

2. Add the salt mixed water (Refer Note 1 and Note 2)

3. Knead the dough using your palm and fingers.

4. Knead the dough until everything gets in together as shown in the picture below. The dough should be soft and elastic but not sticky. (Refer Note 3)

5. Now make the small balls as shown in the picture below. Keep it aside for at least 30 minutes before making the chapati.

6. On a floured surface, use the floured rolling pin to roll out the balls until very thin.

7. Heat the skillet and put the thin dough layer on it. Cook until the small bubbles start to foam. Once you see the small bubbles, flip and cook on the other side. (Refer Note 4)

8. Repeat the same to every dough balls you intend to make.

9. This is how to make soft chapati roti without a single drop of oil or butter. Serve and enjoy this Sri Lankan style soft chapati.

Notes

1. You can either add the salt in the wheat flour or add the salt with the water. I added the salt in the water and pour it in the whole wheat flour.

2. The whole wheat flour may vary from country to country. I used exactly 350ml of water for 500g of whole wheat flour. But, you better to add the water time to time and see. If you feel it’s enough then stop, if not pour more.

3. The more you knead the softer the chapati you will get. I was kneading the dough for about 10 minutes.

4. You should use a non-stick skillet or cast iron skillet. If not, you may have to use some oil before place the chapati on it.

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