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Tips And Tricks: Some simple home remedies prove to be very effective in keeping chapattis soft and fresh throughout the day. Tricks like kneading the dough properly, keeping the roti covered and using camphor or paper towel in the storage container do not let the chapattis dry out. These 6 easy tips keep everyday rotis tasty and soft.
Chapatis are a staple of most Indian meals, but the problem often lies in keeping them soft. Many people complain that their chapatis become hard or dry very quickly. Especially when they are packed in tiffin or for long working days. The secret lies in the right method, timing and a combination of some kitchen remedies that work wonders.
Knead the dough with hot water: Use hot water or milk to knead. After kneading the dough, cover it with a wet cloth and keep it aside for at least 15-20 minutes. By letting it rest, gluten is formed in it, due to which the chapattis become soft. Apart from this, after giving rest, rolling the dough also becomes easier.
Add oil or ghee to the dough: While kneading the dough, it is advisable to use hot water or milk instead of cold water. This makes the dough soft and easily spreadable. Milk also adds a nice flavor to the dough and keeps the chapattis moist for a long time.
Let the dough rest: Add one spoon of oil or ghee to the dough. Adding oil or ghee to the flour has amazing effect. This keeps the dough moist and prevents the chapattis from drying out. One or two spoons of oil is enough for one dough.
Roll evenly and gently: You should not roll the chapattis by applying too much force on the rolling pin. Excessive pressure or unevenness can cause some areas to become hard while other areas may remain difficult to chew. Roll them gently to get uniform thin chapattis.
Cook on medium flame: If chapattis are cooked on very high flame then they may turn brown quickly from outside and raw from inside. Medium flame is ideal to keep the chapattis puffed and soft from inside. Flip the chapattis only when you see some small bubbles in them and do not overcook them.
Use ghee immediately after cooking: Immediately after cooking chapatti, apply a thin layer of ghee or butter on it. Due to this the chapatti retains its moisture and becomes soft and tasty. Apart from this, chapati will also get some shine and good taste of ghee.
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