Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup warm water (add gradually)
  • ¼ cup melted butter or ghee, for layering
  • Extra flour for rolling

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add oil and gradually pour in warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  2. Knead: Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Rest: Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Divide: Divide the dough into 6 equal balls.
  5. Roll thin: Roll each ball into a very thin circle on a lightly floured surface.
  6. Add butter: Brush the surface with melted butter or ghee. Fold or roll the dough into layers, then coil it into a spiral. Tuck the end underneath.
  7. Roll again: Gently flatten each spiral into a round flatbread without pressing too hard.
  8. Cook: Heat a skillet or tawa over medium heat. Cook each flatbread for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear.
  9. Finish: Brush lightly with butter or ghee if desired. Gently clap or separate the layers with your hands to make the bread soft and flaky.

Tips for Best Results

  • Keep the dough soft for tender flatbreads.
  • Allow the dough to rest before rolling to make it easier to handle.
  • Use medium heat so the bread cooks evenly without burning.
  • For extra flaky layers, brush each rolled sheet generously with ghee.

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy these soft, flaky flatbreads with curry, lentils, eggs, or your favorite savory dishes. They are delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.