chapati
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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
- flat pancake-like bread cooked on a griddle