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Chapati (alternatively spelled chapathi; pronounced as IAST: capātī, capāṭī, cāpāṭi), also known as roti, rooti, rotee, rotli, rotta, safati, shabaati, phulka, chapo (in East Africa), sada roti (in the Caribbean), poli (in Marathi), and roshi (in the Maldives), [1] is an unleavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent and is a staple in India, Nepal, Bangladesh ...
It is widely eaten by the Indian communities living in South Africa, and is either eaten as a flat bread or a wrap with locally made curries. Roti is also often eaten in Cape Coloured and Cape Malay Communities. Two types of roti are eaten: chapati/flat roti and paratha/flaky roti. Flaky roti is also called Malay roti.
Luchi – deep-fried flatbread from Bengal similar to Puri but made with maida flour instead of atta. Manda roti (Rumali roti): Traditional Indian flatbread which thin like handkerchief and cooked on upturned pot. It was known as Mandaka in ancient India. [5] Naan – oven-baked leavened flatbread Keema naan – naan stuffed with minced meat
Chapati is a circular flatbread made of flour, water, and oil that is then cooked on a stove. It's been a staple in Indian households for many centuries and is even mentioned in old Sanskrit texts. Chapati originated in India and later spread to Southeast and Central Asia, East Africa, and the Caribbean, where it remains part of the everyday diet.
Phulka (Indian subcontinent): made from whole wheat flour, water and salt. It is like a baked variety of Puri. Poli : made from whole wheat flour, water and salt. It is folded and layered round flat bread. Pol roti : made from scraped coconut and wheat or kurakkan flour, with green chillis and onion
The chapati movement involved the unusual distribution of chapatis, a type of unleavened flatbread, across several North Indian villages in early 1857. [1] The ultimate origin of the movement is unknown; though British agents suggested the chapatis might contain secret notes, inspections revealed no such messages.
Mildly leavened flatbread stuffed with potatoes: Vegetarian Aloo methi: Aloo methi is a North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and fenugreek leaves (methi). The dish is made by sautéing boiled potatoes with chopped fenugreek leaves, onions, garlic, and a blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Vegetarian
Chapati, a type of flat bread, is a common part of meals to be had in many parts of the Indian subcontinent. Other staples from many of the cuisines include rice, roti made from atta flour , and beans.