Zanzinet's Zanzibar Oil Chapati

Zanzibar Oil Chapati

Chapati or Chappatis (singular Chapati or Chappati) are round, flat, unleavened bread common in ZANZIBAR . They are also popular in Eastern Africa, especially among the Swahili people and in Swahili-speaking countries. The Malay and Indian populations of South Africa also eat chapatis. Serve chapatis with any African curries..

Ingredients

• two cups all-purpose flour (or whole-wheat flour, or a mixture of the two), sifted
• one teaspoon salt
• warm water
• cooking oil

Method

• All ingredients should be allowed to come to room temperature if they have been in the refrigerator.
• Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
• Slowly mix in enough water to make a thick dough.
• Mix in one spoonful oil.
• Knead dough on a cool surface for a few minutes, adding a few spoonfuls of dry flour.
• Return dough to the bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rest for thirty minutes.
• Lightly grease (with cooking oil) and pre-heat a griddle or skillet
• Divide the dough into orange-sized balls.
• Flatten them into six-inch circles.
• Fry them in the griddleor skillet, turning once, until each side is golden brown and spotted.
• Cover the finished chapatis and place them in a warm oven until they are all done.
• Serve with butter, and any curry, soup, or stew.

Bon Apetite.

Shamis