Soft whole wheat chappathis (Phulka roti) with Flax, Chia and Hemp seeds

**A dietary staple at our home. Flavorful Protein packed goodness**

* Ingredients:

• Whole wheat flour or Atta- 1 cup
• Warm (or hot) water- 1/2 cup (for moulding into a dough)
• Flax seeds (Powdered or whole)- 1 tbsp.
• Chia Seeds- 1 tbsp,
• Hemp seeds- 1 tbsp.
• Salt- As needed or 1 tsp.
• Coconut Oil- 1 tsp.

** If you are not able to get the flax, chia or hemp seeds, skip them in the recipe, still tastes great. Benefits of each below:

Benefits of Flax seeds: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed

Benefits of Chia seeds: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-chia#1

Benefits of Hemp seeds: http://www.purehealingfoods.com/hempHeartsInfo.php

* Cooking Time: 30 mins

* Makes: 12-15 chappathis/ Phulka rotis

* Recipe:

Step 1: Knead the Whole wheat flour, seeds, salt and coconut oil  into a smooth dough. 

* TIP: Use hot (or warm) water to knead for softer chappathis and also helps to break down the gluten faster. ( ** great for people with gluten sensititivity/ allergy)

Step 2: Store and refrigerate the excess dough for later use. (can refrigerate for 3-4 days)

 Step 3: Roll our the chappathis/ rotis. Pinch and roll out. Form lemon sized balls from the dough. (Cover the rest to prevent drying out.)

Using the coventional chappathi rolling pin and board
Sprinkle some atta/ wheat flour as needed while rolling to prevent it from sticking.

-OR-

Use a chappathi/ tortilla press to flatten (Optional)

BONUS TIP: Use plastic sheets (or ziplog bag) to cover both sides of the press!! No more oil needed!!)

-OR-

I use a combination of a chappathi press ( as my step 1), roller and non-stick silicon baking sheet ( as my step 2) (paper thin chappathis guarenteed!!! No oil or lesser atta needed while rolling compared to the board!!!) (Optional)

Using any of the techniques you will get paper thin chappathis

Step 4: Cook the rotis till cooked through

Heat both sides on the tava (or on any non-stick pan)

-OR-

Cook phulka style (Optional)

I usually cook the chappathi on both sides slightly on the tava and straight to the phulka (on High flame)

* TIP: Cooking this way significantly reduces the cooking time by almost half, the chappathis tend to be softer and cooked faster on the open flame.

Isn't that cool!!! This is why I love making it this way.

End Result: Soft yummy yet really healthy chapattis!!!✌👍👏

Bonus Tip: Add a little of oil or butter on top for extra yumminess!! Enjoy!!❤☺

                             **  ENJOY YOUR YUMMY CREATION  ** 

* Note:

- The phulka technique only works on a high open flame.

- The dough can refrigerate well for upto 3-4 days, thaw for a bit and pinch out as much dough as needed for each meal! Lesser cleanup and prep work!👍☺)

* Abbreviations:

 * tsp.- Teaspoon    ** tbsp.- Tablespoon  oz.- Ounce   opt.- Optional

* Amazon links if you need to purchase any of these utensils:

(1) Tava/ Cast Iron Griddle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003SLDNSE/ref=asc_df_B003SLDNSE4836781/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B003SLDNSE&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167158323047&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11900995848514317272&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026083&hvtargid=pla-273669102696

(2) Phulka: https://www.amazon.com/DCS-Stainless-Pappad-Roaster-Phulka/dp/B01ABSW6X4/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1487199285&sr=1-2&keywords=Phulka&th=1

(3) Silicone mats: https://www.amazon.com/Silpat-11-5-Non-Stick-Silicone-Baking/dp/B00008T960/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1487392198&sr=1-6&keywords=Silicone+mat

(4) Chappathi board and rolling pin: https://www.amazon.com/Tabakh-Chapati-Flatbread-Tortilla-Presser/dp/B009QR7VOG

(5) Chappathi/ Tortilla press: https://www.amazon.com/Victoria-Tortilla-Pataconera-Original-Colombia/dp/B00HWEIKZO/ref=pd_lpo_79_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2DTYYTYSE6CK06QMFMVG