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Best Hacks To Make Soft Chapatis 

By Aanchal Mathur

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A hard and chewy roti can be a turn-off. And if you want your roti to not be anything else but comforting and delicious, we have some easy hacks to make soft rotis. 

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Quality of flour

It is always better to use fresh mill flour or chakki ka atta for soft rotis. If using packaged flour, make sure to pass it through a sieve.  

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Kneading the dough

Kneading the dough give the rotis the required texture. Knead the dough by hand, and make sure you let it rest for at least 15 minutes.  

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Rolling

While rolling the rotis, make sure you flatten the edges with your hands first. Ensure that the surface is dry and dust it properly before rolling the rotis.  

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Roasting

Heat a tawa 2-3 minutes before you start rolling a roti. When on the tawa, flip the roti once you start seeing bubbles. Press the edges from a dry cloth till you get a perfectly puffed roti.