Chapatis
Chapatis are soft Indian flatbreads made from chapati flour, water, vegetable oil and a pinch of sea salt. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the elastic dough in minutes, giving you pillowy flatbreads ideal for scooping curries. With only four ingredients and minimal effort, they bring fresh, warm bread to any meal.
About this recipe
Chapatis Thermomix TM7 are the simplest flatbreads you can make at home, requiring nothing more than chapati flour, water, vegetable oil and sea salt. If you have been searching for an easy chapati recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers soft, pliable flatbreads that puff beautifully in a hot pan. The TM7 kneads the dough evenly in minutes, removing the mess of hand-kneading sticky atta, while the built-in scale weighs the flour directly into the mixing bowl for consistent results every single time. Serve these chapatis as a side dish with curry for a quick weeknight dinner, or wrap them around spiced vegetables for lunch. Because they contain no yeast, chapatis are ready far faster than most bread recipes, making them ideal for beginner bakers and busy households alike. Once you taste warm, fresh chapatis straight from the pan, shop-bought versions will never compare.
Preparation tips
- Rest the chapati dough under a damp cloth after kneading so the gluten relaxes; this makes rolling much easier and prevents the rounds from shrinking back on the worktop.
- Use a hot, dry frying pan and press gently on the chapati with a spatula to encourage puffing; those airy bubbles are the secret to soft, tender flatbreads.
- If chapati flour is unavailable, use wholemeal flour blended with a little plain flour; kids love brushing the warm breads with melted butter or vegetable oil before serving.
Recipe variations
- For a gluten-free version, replace the chapati flour with a gluten-free flatbread blend and add a little extra vegetable oil to keep the dough supple and easy to roll.
- For a festive variation, knead fresh coriander, cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli into the chapati dough, then serve the warm flatbreads with mint yogurt at a seasonal gathering.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Exact weighing - The TM7 scale weighs the chapati flour directly in the mixing bowl for consistent dough. [Built-in Scale]
- Automatic kneading - The Thermomix kneads flour, water and oil into a smooth elastic dough hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Time savings - The TM7 prepares the chapati dough faster than manual kneading, leaving your hands clean. [Time Savings]
- Fresh grinding - The Thermomix grinds whole grains into fresh flour for fuller-flavoured chapatis. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the TM7 guides you through each chapati step, from dough to soft flatbread. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- chapati flour
- water
- vegetable oil
- fine sea salt