Sorry mataji..I think if you want to "teach" to do something natural..and healthy (I guess) You should not use a plastic film to cover the dough (use a cloth instead) neither recomend to use a teflon pan, neither to show a microwave oven in the back of your kitchen (I guess you must be using it)...Sorry again...
@sureshvara What a sweetheart you are to correct me so nicely! In our area the correct covering is skunk cabbage leaves, an excellent alternative to plastic. I don't use teflon,, however, the pan in this video is cast iron. I did formerly use teflon, but upon doing research found that it is probably toxic. I have also researched microwaves and have come to the conclusion that the information against them is sensationalized. They basically wiggle the food hot and aren't radioactive.
@69adrummer No:), someone was criticizing my use of plastic wrap and I am aware that the local alternative is skunk cabbage leaves. I haven't used them for this purpose (or any other purpose), but am open to the idea and think it is much better than using plastic.
If you take a small folded towel and press it firmly down on the chapati which has already been cooked on both sides, it should balloon. If it doesn't, try increasing the heat or have a separate, hotter skillet to use for ballooning. I've even seen people put a grate directly on the electric element and balloon them that way. Good luck!
Wow you are a good cook, excuse my ingnorance but i thought only people from ethnic back grounds could make things like this. but you nailed it. Very well explained.
Thank you! What a kind compliment. My family think I have a chapati obsession because I always want to make them. Now I'm growing white durum wheat so that I can make them from scratch.
Thank you Anuttama! This helps a lot. M new to preparing rotis and they turned out to be pretty chewy the first couple of times I attempted. Trying to get better. :)
It is more important to get them thin and even rather than concentrating on "round". You can get them too thin--then they won't balloon, but experiment with various thicknesses so that they are as thin as possible and still balloon. Chewy usually means too thick.
I'm experimenting with growing durum wheat this year. Everyone should learn the basics of growing food. It will be satisfying to plant the seed, harvest and process the wheat, grind the flour and then cook the chapati.
Good Lesson. Thank you! Ignore that idiot who talks about a hindu god (I am hindu) cause cooking got nothing to do with religion and that person should eat look at his face in the mirror and reflect on what is disturbing him within . Keep it up and show us more receipes cause the result you got was very good and you did not add any oil.IMPRESSIVE
Giriraja isn't a Hindu god, He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Hinduism is a fairly new word. I endeavor to follow Vaisnavism which is the oldest spiritual practice in existence and the source of all other religions.
Good idea, but not necessary for chapatis/roti. If you are deep-frying and making puris, the oil is quite necessary because it makes the puris flakier. But you're right, the oil does make rotis tastier:)
You can use an electric stove to make chapatis: use a clean folded kitchen cloth to press firmly on the chapati after it has cooked on both sides. It will puff because the increased pressure will build steam inside the cooked chapati. Alternatively, put a grate over an element that is on "hot" and puff the chapati directly on that.
Sorry mataji..I think if you want to "teach" to do something natural..and healthy (I guess) You should not use a plastic film to cover the dough (use a cloth instead) neither recomend to use a teflon pan, neither to show a microwave oven in the back of your kitchen (I guess you must be using it)...Sorry again...
sureshvara 1 year ago
@sureshvara What a sweetheart you are to correct me so nicely! In our area the correct covering is skunk cabbage leaves, an excellent alternative to plastic. I don't use teflon,, however, the pan in this video is cast iron. I did formerly use teflon, but upon doing research found that it is probably toxic. I have also researched microwaves and have come to the conclusion that the information against them is sensationalized. They basically wiggle the food hot and aren't radioactive.
anuttama 1 year ago
@anuttama You use skunk cabbage leaves?! LOL you must be joking!
69adrummer 1 year ago
@69adrummer No:), someone was criticizing my use of plastic wrap and I am aware that the local alternative is skunk cabbage leaves. I haven't used them for this purpose (or any other purpose), but am open to the idea and think it is much better than using plastic.
anuttama 1 year ago
can someone please upload a video showing how they create a the 'ballon' effect with an electric stove?
Semicton 2 years ago
If you take a small folded towel and press it firmly down on the chapati which has already been cooked on both sides, it should balloon. If it doesn't, try increasing the heat or have a separate, hotter skillet to use for ballooning. I've even seen people put a grate directly on the electric element and balloon them that way. Good luck!
anuttama 1 year ago
Wow you are a good cook, excuse my ingnorance but i thought only people from ethnic back grounds could make things like this. but you nailed it. Very well explained.
Nightnurse2U 2 years ago
I am ethnically Swiss, so I should be good at making cheese. My chapati technique was taught to me mainly by people from India.
anuttama 2 years ago
Very Well Done&informative.Thanks for this
mickeygovender 2 years ago
Excellent presentation. I am an Australian of Indian descent and find your method of making chapaties without flaw. Thanks.
1245herman 2 years ago
Thank you! What a kind compliment. My family think I have a chapati obsession because I always want to make them. Now I'm growing white durum wheat so that I can make them from scratch.
anuttama 2 years ago
Thanks i will give a try today
dani9diesel 2 years ago
PERFECTION! and brilliantly explained. Please please make vids on veggies and dals to go with chapati as well.
gayetri6 2 years ago
I believe you can get those rolling pins at the Indian stores in the US, or online..
komokujin 3 years ago
This is great - thanks very much!
pdharwad81 3 years ago
Thank you Anuttama! This helps a lot. M new to preparing rotis and they turned out to be pretty chewy the first couple of times I attempted. Trying to get better. :)
nothingsvlbl 3 years ago
It is more important to get them thin and even rather than concentrating on "round". You can get them too thin--then they won't balloon, but experiment with various thicknesses so that they are as thin as possible and still balloon. Chewy usually means too thick.
anuttama 3 years ago
They were better this time. Thank you for the suggestion. Hoping to get those perfect ones with practice.
nothingsvlbl 3 years ago
I'm experimenting with growing durum wheat this year. Everyone should learn the basics of growing food. It will be satisfying to plant the seed, harvest and process the wheat, grind the flour and then cook the chapati.
anuttama 3 years ago
Good Lesson. Thank you! Ignore that idiot who talks about a hindu god (I am hindu) cause cooking got nothing to do with religion and that person should eat look at his face in the mirror and reflect on what is disturbing him within . Keep it up and show us more receipes cause the result you got was very good and you did not add any oil.IMPRESSIVE
rakes64 3 years ago
Giriraja isn't a Hindu god, He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Hinduism is a fairly new word. I endeavor to follow Vaisnavism which is the oldest spiritual practice in existence and the source of all other religions.
anuttama 2 years ago
do you belive the hindu gods
RJH32099 3 years ago
There is one God for all religions, and even for people who don't have a religion.
anuttama 3 years ago
hi you should add a couple tea spoons of oil in the dough after you add the salt.
exvihku 3 years ago
Good idea, but not necessary for chapatis/roti. If you are deep-frying and making puris, the oil is quite necessary because it makes the puris flakier. But you're right, the oil does make rotis tastier:)
anuttama 3 years ago
is that a god at the end
RJH32099 3 years ago
He is Giriraja and I offer everything I cook to Him.
anuttama 3 years ago
Facinating video! A pity my stove is electric, or I'd try making some too right away.
SagaKanonGemini 4 years ago
You can use an electric stove to make chapatis: use a clean folded kitchen cloth to press firmly on the chapati after it has cooked on both sides. It will puff because the increased pressure will build steam inside the cooked chapati. Alternatively, put a grate over an element that is on "hot" and puff the chapati directly on that.
anuttama 4 years ago