Cooking Funda: Notes To Remember While Making Chapattis

Friday, September 10, 2010

Notes To Remember While Making Chapattis - 1

Dear housewives,

I know all you have read out previous article while making of chapattis which gives you more important information about making chapattis. Now you must keep in mind all the following information before going to make more delicious chapatis.

The process of making chapatti is best done 1-2 hours in advance, both because you don't want the hassle of kneading dough as you are getting the meal on the table, and because the kneaded dough improves further if it is allowed to 'rest' for a bit. If you are really sold on the whole chapatti bit, you can even make double quantities, and keep half in the fridge for the next day. But remember that the surface of resting dough has to be protected from drying out, so you must either cover it with a clean damp cloth, or keep it in a food-grade plastic bag or other airtight container.

When the time comes to make the chapattis, put the Tava on medium heat. Put a couple of tablespoons of dry atta on a small plate beside your work surface. Give the rested dough a couple of kneading, then divide it into 10-12 portions, each about the size of a large lime. Take each portion and roll it into a ball between your palms, then squeeze it between the heels of your hands to flatten it a bit. In summer, cover the flattened balls with a clean barely damp cloth so that the surfaces do not dry out.

Sprinkle some dry atta on your chapatti board or clean smooth working surface. Take on flattened ball and dip it in dry atta to coat it on both sides. Put it on the atta-sprinkled surface, and press it down again with the heel of your hand to flatten it further.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Notes To Remember While Making Chapattis"

1. Question: What is the key to making soft and delicious chapattis?

Answer: The key to making soft and delicious chapattis is to knead the dough with warm water until it's smooth and elastic.

2. Question: How can I prevent my chapattis from turning dry and hard

Answer: To prevent chapattis from turning dry and hard, make sure to cover them with a clean cloth as soon as they come off the griddle and store them in an airtight container.

3. Question: What is the secret to achieving perfectly round chapattis?

Answer: The secret to achieving perfectly round chapattis is to practice your rolling technique and use even pressure while rolling out the dough to create uniform circles.