Flat Bread (Soft Spelt Chapathi)

Flat Bread (Soft Spelt Chapathi)

There are so many kinds of flat bread that's served in India. They all are unique and have different names—the kind we are going to make here is called chapathi. 

Chapathi is a staple food in most Indian homes, it can be served in all three meals and is loved by all ages. This is a very simple recipe and can be eaten with any curry—it especially goes well with chick pea curry.

This recipe requires only 2 ingredients (spelt flour and warm water). There are 2 other ingredients (salt and oil) that are totally optional. 

• Preparation time = 30 minutes 
• Cooking time = 15-20 minutes 
• Serves =  10-12 piece of flat bread (chapathi)

Ingredients

• 2 cups spelt flour 
• 3/4 cup warm water 
• 1 teaspoon pink or celtic salt (optional) 
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil (optional) 

Method 

1. In a large bowl add 2 cups of spelt flour and 1 teaspoon of salt (optional) and combine well.
2. Gradually add luke warm water (do not add all the water at once keep adding as needed—the amount of water will vary based on your flour type) and mix well. Use your finger tips to bring together a rough dough and knead till you get a non sticky dough for about 3 minutes. Use the end of your palm to apply maximum pressure while kneading. 
3. Apply 1 teaspoon of oil on the dough (optional) and cover the dough with a clean damp cloth or a plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. 
4. Divide the dough into key lime size balls and roll it between your palms until smooth. 
5. Take of ball of dough and sprinkle with flour.
6. Roll into thin disc of 4-5 inches diameter.
7. Cook on a preheated cast iron skillet on medium high heat for about a 30 seconds on both sides. 
8. Once cooked apply oil on both sides of the flat bread (chapathi) to keep them soft. 

Call for Action 

To make this flat bread (chapathi) there are some instructions to be followed in order to enjoy the most perfectly softest spelt chapathi, likewise in order for us to be perfected and to be a citizen of the Heavenly kingdom we need to eat the word of God which is Jesus Christ the Bread of Life. Let us have a holy communion every day by spending time at the feet of Jesus eating His Word so that we would be thoroughly equipped unto all good works as it is mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

Is there anything holding you back from eating daily from the Word of God?

Please join me in eating from God's Word each day!