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Chapatis
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Serve warm chapatis with hummus or use to scoop up thick vegetable curries.

These unleavened, pancake-like breads are native to India, and are usually made from a simple mixture of whole-wheat flour and water. However, for a different texture, chapatis can be made with chickpea or corn flour. The dough is rolled into thin rounds and baked on a griddle, usually without oil, to form small cakes. Pieces of chapati are torn off and used as a scoop or pusher for many Indian dishes.

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Varieties

Chapatis are available in whole-wheat versions.

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Buying and storing tips

Buy chapatis in the refrigerated section of some natural food, specialty, and grocery stores. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a week.

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Availability

Chapatis are available year-round.

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Preparation, uses, and tips

Serve warm chapatis with hummus (garbanzo bean spread) or use to scoop up thick vegetable curries.

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Nutritional Highlights

Chapati, 3 chapatis
Calories: 195
Protein: 9.0g
Carbohydrate: 39g
Total Fat: 3.0g
Fiber: 0.0g

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Health benefits and concerns

Health benefits and concerns for bread
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other breads. Read about health benefits and concerns for bread for a full description.

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