How to make Soft Chapati Roti چپاتی روٹی and dough in Stand mixer by morEwish

On day to day basis I share my routine through Instagarm stories, whenever I share story making chapati roti, I got lot of request to share the tutorial. Today I am sharing how to make roti dough in stand mixer and tip and tricks along the way on how to make soft pillowy rotis!

Tips for Roti dough: 

Don’t add all water at once. Keep adding water as needed, while mixing. The amount of water will vary depending on the brand of Atta. The more you knead the more softer the chapatis will be. When you press your finger against the dough, it should leave an impression. This is the right consistency of the dough.
Cover and let it rest for at least 15 to 30 mins. This helps gluten to release and the dough becomes more elastic. Dough should be soft.

If the dough gets too sticky, it means more water got added. Add a tablespoon of flour at a time and knead again till all the flour is absorbed.
If the dough gets too hard, it means less water was added. Add a tablespoon of water at a time and knead again. The dough should be soft enough that if you press your finger against the dough, it leaves an impression.

Tips to make soft roti

Knead the dough well, atleast for 5 minutes, it should be not too hard and not too soft/sticky.
Roll the dough with soft hands, applying equal pressure on all sides.
Apply ghee or oil to keep the rotis soft for longer.
If you are a beginner, you might need to use more dry atta. But always dust off any excess flour before cooking, otherwise the dry flour can make the roti dry and hard.
Making roti needs lots of practice. So be patient and keep practicing! Goal should be to make soft roti rather than worry about to make gol roti!

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Ingredients: 

3 cups wholemeal wheat flor (atta) 

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp flexseed meal

Water ( I use 2 to 2 1/2 cups)