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Simple Tips to Make Soft and Fluffy Chapatis At Home
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News18•14-10-2026, 19:46
Simple Tips to Make Soft and Fluffy Chapatis At Home
- •Use warm water or a little milk and oil instead of cold water when kneading the chapati dough.
- •Knead the dough well with your hands for at least 8 to 10 minutes to make it soft and elastic.
- •Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before making chapatis.
- •Roll the dough evenly with consistent pressure, ensuring it is neither too thick nor too thin.
- •Cook the chapatis on a properly heated tawa over medium flame to make them puff up like puris.
Key Questions Answered
Use warm water or milk instead of cold water when mixing the dough, and knead it thoroughly with your hands for 8 to 10 minutes. After kneading, cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes so it absorbs moisture and becomes extra soft.
Avoid applying excessive pressure while rolling the dough. Roll it evenly so that it maintains a uniform thickness throughout, keeping it slightly thinner in the middle and thicker at the edges.
Do not place a chapati on a tawa before it is properly heated, as a cold pan will make the chapati hard. Cook it on medium heat, flipping it when small bubbles appear on one side and again once the other side is fully cooked.
