Definition

Noun: A type of unleavened flatbread, originating from the Indian subcontinent, that is typically round, cooked on a flat griddle, and made from whole-wheat flour.

Usage

"Chapati" is a countable noun. It refers to a single piece of this bread. The plural form is "chapatis." It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe a staple food item.

Examples

• For breakfast, she had two chapatis with vegetable curry.
• The dough for the chapati needs to rest before rolling.
• A traditional meal is often served with rice and chapati.

Advanced Usage

• "To make/roll out a chapati": This describes the action of preparing the bread.
  • She expertly rolled out the chapati until it was perfectly round.
• "Chapati flour" (also called atta): This refers to the specific whole-wheat flour used to make chapatis.
  • The recipe calls for one cup of chapati flour.

Variants and Related Words

• Roti: Often used interchangeably with "chapati" in many regions, though subtle regional variations in preparation and thickness may exist.
• Phulka: A specific type of chapati that is puffed up over an open flame after being cooked on the griddle.
• Paratha: A related flatbread that is layered and usually cooked with oil or ghee, making it flakier than a plain chapati.

Synonyms

• Flatbread
• Unleavened bread

Related Phrases

• "Chapati maker": An electric kitchen appliance designed to automatically roll and cook chapatis.
  • The chapati maker saves a lot of time in the kitchen.

Noun

1. flat pancake-like bread cooked on a griddle