This recipe honors the traditional method of making phulka by starting with whole wheat berries, which are soaked and ground to create a uniquely fresh, nutritious, and flavorful dough. While it requires some planning, the miraculous texture and taste are well worth...
Phulka, a staple in central and southwestern India, are delicate, paper-thin whole wheat flatbreads, typically 8.0-10.0 inches (20.0-25.0 cm) in diameter. While similar to chapati dough in softness, phulka dough is often enriched with butter or ghee. These breads are...
This unique and nutritious flatbread is made with chenna, a fresh, unpressed cheese you make right in the pot. The chenna creates an incredibly soft, pliable dough that results in tender, flavorful chapatis. Perfect for serving with soups, salads, and curries, these...
Adding yogurt to the dough gives these traditional whole wheat flatbreads an extra-soft, tender texture and a subtle tang. They are wonderfully versatile and pair perfectly with dals, curries, and vegetable dishes. Preparation time: 15 minutes Dough resting time: 30...
Classic Homemade Chapati (Indian Flatbread) Chapati is a foundational Indian flatbread made from simple ingredients, best enjoyed hot off the griddle. This recipe breaks down the traditional method of cooking them on a griddle and then puffing them into soft, airy...
Making your own fresh tortillas needn’t be very difficult or time-consuming, and the rewards in flavor are great. Tortillas do suffer with keeping, and if you’ve never had them freshly made, hot off the griddle, look forward to a real treat. However, it’s only fair to...
It makes about 20 biscuits. • 2 cups white flour • 4 tsp. baking powder • ¾ tsp. salt • ½ cup butter • ½ to ⅔ cup cold milk 1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slice the butter while it is very cold, add it to the dry ingredients, and cut it in with a...
It makes 10 to 12 large puris, enough to serve 4 to 6 people. Puris are made of the same type of dough that is used for chapatis, but these little Indian breads are deep-fried in hot oil and puff up like balloons. They should be eaten almost immediately. • 1 cup whole...
It makes 12 chapatis, enough to serve 6 people. These are the simple breads that accompany almost every Indian meal. Their delicious flavor and chewy, soft texture depend on their freshness, and ideally, the chapatis should be served hot off the griddle, like...
It makes several dozen, enough for 6 to 8 to have as an accompaniment to a first course. These pastries, served warm, are a wonderful accompaniment for a soup, a cold vegetable mousse, or any salad. • 1 cup flour • ½ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. paprika • a bit of fresh-ground...
It makes one large loaf or 2 small ones. • 1½ cups whole wheat flour • 1 cup white flour • ½ tsp. salt • 2 tsp. baking powder • 4 Tbs. soft butter • ¾ cup sugar • 1 egg • 1 cup fresh orange juice • 2 Tbs. fresh-grated orange rind • ½ cup chopped dates • ½ cup rolled...
Makes 1 loaf • 1 cup white flour • 1 cup whole wheat flour • ¾ cup sugar • 1½ tsp. baking powder • ¾ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. baking soda • ¼ tsp. cinnamon • ¼ tsp. ground cloves • grated rind of 1 orange • ¾ cup orange juice • 1 large egg • ¼ cup butter, melted • 1 cup...