Zambian Chapati

This Zambian Chapati is a traditional recipe, introduced by the Indian traders and settlers many years ago. Chapati is an unleavened bread that is eaten with any curry or can also be used as a wrap. Making it with wholewheat flour and olive oil makes it a healthy traditional option.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash and peel the onions, dice them small. In a mortar, pound the onion until it is partly a paste then scrape into a bowl.

Step 2

In a wide bowl, sift the flours, baking soda, and salt together, then add the pounded onion.

Step 3

Mix everything together and then slowly add water and knead to a stiff dough.

Step 4

Continue kneading well till the dough is soft and well kneaded.

Step 5

Cover with a cloth and rest for half an hour.

Step 6

Divide the dough into small orange sized balls. Dust well and using a rolling pin, roll out as discs.

Step 7

Heat up a tawa (griddle or frying pan) on medium heat. When the pan is hot, place these discs on the griddle and cook. After a couple of minutes, when you find the bubbles coming up, flip to the other side and cook again.

Step 8

Apply oil sparingly on both sides and cook till golden brown on both sides.

Step 9

Serve with side dish hot.

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