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What is a chapati?

A chapati is an unleavened flatbread of Indian origin often served with vegetables, dal (a cooked lentil dish), and curries. It is traditionally prepared using whole wheat flour dough. A chapati is partially cooked on a tawa (traditional Indian flat pan) and finished on an open flame, which makes it puff up and become soft.