Gluten free and Grain free Chapati / Roti (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
 
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Gluten free and grain free rotis that are soft with a wonderful texture. Goes well with Indian curries!
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Recipe type: Bread
Cuisine: Indian, Fusion
Serves: 2-3
RecipeIngredients
  • ⅔ cup cassava flour
  • ⅓ cup water chestnut flour
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup hot water (read instructions)
  • 1-2 tsp more extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
  • extra cassava flour for dusting
  • 1-2 tbsp ghee (optional, omit for AIP)
RecipeInstructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cassava flour, water chest nut flour, salt and the oil.
  2. Place a kettle filled with water on the stove to heat. Let it come to boil and then turn heat off.
  3. Immediately measure 1 cup of this hot water and pour it into the bowl carefully. Use a spatula to mix the hot water into the flour mixture. After a few seconds of mixing, test how hot the mixture is by slowly placing a finger into the bowl. Once the mixture is cool enough to be handled (should be still warm), use your hands to knead the dough and make a smooth dough. Add the additional 1-2 tbsp of olive oil as needed to make the dough smooth (should not be sticky). Divide the dough into small balls (about 10)
  4. Flatten each dough ball and then using a rolling pin flatten this ball to make a round (about 4 inches dia).
  5. Heat a cast iron (or non stick) skillet or pan and when hot turn heat to medium.
  6. Place the rolled chapati onto the hot pan. Let cook for 1 min and flip to the other side. Now press the chapati with a flat spatula and as you press it , it will start puffing up from all sides. Let cook for 1 more min and then transfer to a tray. If using ghee, apply a small dollop of ghee over the top of the chapati.
  7. Repeat the process for making more rotis as needed. (You can refrigerate the remaining dough for up to 2 days)
Notes
This recipe makes about 10 chapatis. I like to cook about 4-5 at a time and then refrigerate the dough for up to 2 days. You can then make rotis again with the dough fresh when you need them. You could refrigerate the cooked rotis too but they lose their original texture after refrigerating and reheating.
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2018/04/gluten-free-grain-free-chapati-roti-paleo-aip-vegan.html