SOFT Roti/Chapati FOR BEGINNERS | DETAILED GUIDE On How To Make Indian Flatbread

How to make Soft Puffy Roti/Chapati/Phulka (Indian Flatbread) For Beginners
In this video I showed all the tips and tricks possible to make soft roti/chapati. A recipe can only give you ideas but it is experience and practice that will make you better when it comes to making rotis. So please do not be disappointed by just a few tries as you've got to give that time and patience to make chapatis.
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Ingredients for making roti/chapati -
* 1 & 1/2 cups (standard measuring cup) whole wheat flour (chapati flour or atta)
* Little less than a cup of hot boiling water. Use the same cup to measure water in which you measured your flour. Please do not stick to this proportion of water strictly. Depending on the quality of the flour used you may need more or less water. Keep a bowl of warm water by the side while kneading. Dip your knuckle in the water and then press out the dough as shown in the video.
* 1/4 th teaspoon salt (optional)
* 1 teaspoon oil (optional but it helps to keep the rotis soft)
* I like brushing my rotis with little extra virging olive oil as soon as they are taken out of the tawa. You can apply ghee or butter or skip this step entirely but the oil keeps the rotis soft even if you want to store them for 2 days.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Right before eating you can warm them up in a pan over low heat. You can even brush them with little water and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Serve rotis with any curry of your choice or lentils.
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[@gaurikasrisushma5498]

Hey ur tips really helped a lot I'm 15yrs n a beginner ihve tried learning making roti many times but made it very tough, today i used ur technique n it really worked thankyou so much 🌠

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am so very happy to hear that. You made my day dear !! I am glad this video helped you. Thanks for your feedback.

[@findx2744]

15 ??? that's quite early Ain't it

[@andreweggelaar2129]

​@@CurriesWithBumbi This is by far the best-explained video on roti / chapati after more than 40 I watched. Must love it

[@andreweggelaar2129]

Too late, this should be a surviving basic for all people since childhood, ​@@findx2744. I appreciate the guy cooking at 15 though, I reminds of myself at his/her age. I was mostly doing same, well done!

[@charmaine8512]

What a difference it makes when one is thorough, well spoken, and soft spoken. I definitely learnt a lot from just one demo. Thank you.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you found the video useful.

[@soloangel625]

So kind words 🙏

[@meerabakshi2676]

yes, you are right!

[@anitaadams2193]

Very good explanation x

[@paracrea]

The tips are great as I have not come across so much clear details. have made this Roti several times but could never get it soft as it was always hard or crispy.

[@chagoot1024]

People in the USA have been waiting for decades for someone to give them this type of detailed instruction. Some things you just can't do from a cookbook, however fine, alone. We have to SEE it being done. Bumbi takes a lot of the tension out of making Indian-style breads, with her gentle, patient style of instruction. Thank you, Bumbi!!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words and appreciative comment. It’s always so nice to hear that I am providing useful content. Take care.

[@anthonystirling8194]

Lady. You have a voice that can soothe the soul. I would fall asleep listening to you narrate anything. Your voice could end wars and create world peace. So warm, soft and gentle. Filled with love, patience and purity! Your chapatis look amazing thanks for the tips

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏾

[@suea5044]

I was thinking the same thing. I want her to read me bedtime stories. I don't care that I'm an adult. The techniques and apps I've used to help me get to sleep don't help. Let's petition for an app to be made. It should be called 'Bedtime stories with Bumbi' 😂❤

[@shaunie57]

Thank you so much for the best Roti tuition video I've ever seen on YT. I've been making Roti for 20 years and I'm still learning. I only eat them now and then, so I need to keep practising! I am a vegetarian and I love Indian veg food. I've made Dal for my dinner with a couple of Phulka. I'm 70 percent there, so I'll keep watching your video and I'll get there. I actually enjoy making them, but when they haven't puffed up, I've been disappointed :(.There's so many steps.. correct amount of water, rolling evenly, tawa hot but not too hot.. Thank you for a most excellent video :) Shaun, Nottingham, UK

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

It’s true that making roti gets better and better with practice but not all rotis puff up so don’t be disappointed if you don’t see all of them puffing up. They will still taste good. It’s always nice to know that I am providing useful content. Thanks a lot for your kind words and for your lovely feedback. Really appreciate it. Keep making rotis and soon you will be very satisfied with the results.

[@mohammedpanju2236]

Have a look at the Roti Maker Videos on You Tube, Shaun. Might just be the Item that you need to make Rotis.

[@findx2744]

@@mohammedpanju2236 🤡

[@valentina1980.]

Thank you so much for showing us from all your tears of practice! I did exactly what you said and they were so soft and puffed up! This has to be the best tutorial I have found. You are incredibly encouraging! Thank you so much!

[@planetaryPoem9]

I love your reassurance and your gentle explanations. Thank you.

[@KatzenjammerKid61]

I made your wonderful cauliflower and potato curry recipe and ordered some atta to make my first roti. Thank you for the tips and guides.

[@TheMadrashowdy]

I was looking for chapati making recipe and stumbled upon your video. Not for a second, I skipped through your video. Your making and voice is amazing. Especially the way you explain the process is fantabulous. Thanks for your soothing words on how to roll chapatis :)

[@patsamuel9472]

Up to now, this is the best explanation I’ve heard, thanks for sharing I’ll be trying it soon

[@AleeCat1313]

What a lovely video! So gentle and encouraging. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thank you

[@UmairActorModel]

“This is not a geometry class 📐” HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!! THANK YOU for normalizing it for beginners like me! I just can’t get a perfect round shape... 😬 (I’ll try your technique now). Thank you for posting yet another great video with your humor too! 💗

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks 😀

[@UmairActorModel]

@@CurriesWithBumbi most welcome. :)

[@magilacuty68able]

loved that too

[@meerabakshi2676]

and I have seen many youtubers using round lid of a steel container and put it on a uneven shaped rolled out roti to look it round and all are of same shape once they are cooked on tawa. yes, easy short cut, but making such a round shape while rolling has its oen charm. While I was in school, I had heard my grand ma telling us that when you prepare daugh of roti, one should be so efficient to collect all stick particles in the bowl and one can not make out you prepare dough in that vessel. Also chapaties should be of same thickness each one and all of them. I value her correcting us kids at that time!

[@zubairbaloushi4948]

😂😂😂

[@patriciabambury3890]

Thank you so much for your detailed instruction and tips to make Roti, can’t wait to get started🙏

[@rayferguson3640]

Dear Curries with Mumbi, Thank you. I came to your video as I was out of practice with making Roti, Paratha, and the Breads in the Style of India. "I am learning the Hindi language and other languages I'm sorry if I offend but doing my best, I will not try to speak". I did at one point engage or help in the process, and did my best. Your video engaged me. I cannot claim to be any expert on the Indian cuisine, or bread, unfortunately. But my background is I am interested in cuisine, local and of the world, and in my University days I had the GREAT fortune of getting to know and live with some Indian guys. I am Irish! Those guys were all international students, amazing Indian people who have all gone on to great things. And I tried my best to help them in the preparation of meals. And they too, they helped me prepare many Traditional Irish dishes. I love your style of cooking and I realised at the end of your video this has been 20 years in the making! I was going to ask you Curries with Mumbi how you don't get the Roti's coming out hard and flat like Tortillas!! Then I knew my kind oh so kind Indian friends gave me the easy job of when the dough was rolled and the work was done I could tend it over the pan! Gas works so well (we had gas), and I relate to you saying adjust the temperature. That is not so possible or delayed with electric hobs. I also realised from your video some of my flaws. I used too little flour when dusting and such a great tip you said to flip between palms to remove the flour. Thank you so much. And as a Mathematics graduate and Computer Science Masters Graduate, अरे बाप रे!!lol I am so not feeling so bad about the circle being an ellipse! I suppose, Curries With Bumbi, I shouldn't feel so bad about it. But, then, having thought about it, I suppose, because I cant make perfect Roti that is ok. I can make the bread. In an Irish way. and we are very much based on potato diet so lots of our bread incorporates potato. And bread too. But to be fair the skill level in your making of bread is far higher. I know it is not a competition. But I absolutely LOVED your video and subscribed! I love your wisdom and experience. And I can see how the main meal, be it in India, in Dublin, New York, London, anywhere in the world, is so important. I thin you have "nailed it", as in it takes a lot of work (My Brother is an accountant Curries with Mumbi, yet he loves making bread. Honestly. He worked for the Bank of England, in London, he moved with his wife to Yorkshire, in North England. But he is so into the BREAD!!! He has a dough making machine, he makes his kids help, etc lol. He has even sold loaves at the local fair Curries with Mumbi, But.....He can't make Roti either!!! I am so sorry I am just realising what a long and too long this message was. I apologise, and obviusly no need to reply. I just liked your video and although Irish I have a strong Indian friend history and felt a need to connect, isn't that what the internet is about?! Your skills amaze me!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Welcome 🙏🏾, I am glad you are here. Thanks for sharing your experience and leaving a lovely comment.

[@carldavies4662]

I have tried numerous recipes...this one works. I particularly like the advice in the video. Iv found myself going more to traditional home curry cooks more than the BIR specialists on KZbin as you are doing this cooking every day and the methods and recipes often passed through generations.... Thanks Bumbi

[@jayz6151]

Thank you for sharing your tips & tricks. Also your encouraging words.❤

[@rajawaqas9345]

Thankuu soo much... As a bigneer I would make round roti just bcz of your amazing and fabulous tips...♥️☺️😇🤝

[@rileylondres6075]

I tried making rotis yesterday and ended up with chips. After watching your video this morning, I decided to try again and they came out soft and delicious!! Thank you for the help!!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Wonderful . It will get better and better the more you make them.

[@linjubar]

Thank you. The best one I’ve seen yet. You explain everything very well.

[@Sophie_O_Sophie]

What a beautiful vlog. Thank you for your positive words

[@gracebock2900]

My deep appreciation to all roti makers! It's such a labour- intensive work! And,if at home, to prepare enough for a large family, it would hours of work over a hot tawa! Much love for them...I mean..the roti- makers!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks

[@aqueenabraganza3164]

My whole life litteraly depends on this 12min roti making class hopefully my future mother in law sees my efforts 😂 I really appreacite your time and tips ❤

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Practice makes it better and better, so if you want to impress your future mother in law then start from now 😀. Your mother in law will surely understand your efforts. All the best to you and thanks for leaving a comment 🙏🏾

[@aqueenabraganza3164]

@@CurriesWithBumbi Thankyou ♥️

[@meerabakshi2676]

yes, if you WILL you will be expert in making rotis and believe me, you would not like to eat ready made roties available in Indian store! Home made roties are far better.

[@PranitLakshya]

No one can satisfy mother in law's🦉

[@kubssharma]

@@PranitLakshya😂

[@marykoya2705]

Thank you bumbi, I never thought it would be possible to make such soft roti’s

[@edwardcullen3251]

The best video so far for how to make them

[@neerjadharmendra]

Best video on roti making... thank you

[@meghoward2610]

Your instructions were wonderful. I will try again today.

[@custardgirl]

What a wonderful encouraging video, I can't wait to try it ❤

[@sumaikakhan]

I really love your way of explaining

[@PeacePlease.]

Your gentle way of explaining & encouraging is very reassuring for beginners!! I'm always looking for tips to make softER chapatis. Speaking from experience, YES, it does need a lot of practice, and after some time the improvement comes naturally but is very satisfying. I too use Ex.Vir. Olive oil - A healthy choice (VERY good for health) As a wellness coach, I discourage anything unhealthy that I see on videos, and this one definitely gets a Thumbs UP from me. You have what it takes to be successful online - Keep up the Good work!! Namaste from USA!!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏾

[@anshujha2808]

woww beautiful round roti

[@DavidSharma-ds]

Best thing about this tutorial was that we were reminded of the fact that it took years to get to perfection and went through lot of failures. One of the things that intimidate me while watching other videos was them creating a perfect roti with so ease.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@raajvinderkaur7495]

Thanks, simple explanations and very useful especially for the beginner. I will try your technique.

[@nancydsouza9938]

I have been these for years but I did not succeed. Thank you for sharing this receipe how to prepare roti and also guiding us by telling not to get disappointed if the roti does not puff up because a lot of practice is needed. God bless you .

[@udaimuppidi8030]

thank you madam, very well explained. God Bless!

[@kobchaithumrongdhanasarn8559]

Thank you, you encourage the beginner like me very well.

[@dominichydeandglastdance1639]

Great video, found this very helpful indeed. Thanks for your encouraging words throughout !

[@anncruz3043]

Wow! You definitely have a knack for teaching, Bumbi. Your explanation is very helpful for those of us who needs an elaborate detail. Well done, well done. Your patience is admirable.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏾. Glad you find my videos helpful.

[@shireenmahomedmahomed177]

You are the best by far love your explanation.

[@nimmyisaac6097]

This is the first time I saw a elobrate and cover each and everything. Thank you so much.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Glad you found the video useful

[@elizabethwuertenburg1702]

Love this explanation!!! Thank you

[@deanowakeman1790]

That looks amazing, thank you

[@billm6610]

I recently found your channel and it has helped me so much! I love your methods, adore your humor and really admire your humility. You are fantastic and I appreciate you sharing what is obviously decades of experience! Simple and delicious!!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words. I am glad you find my videos useful.

[@user-or8jm6yb7c]

Awesome thanks for the Recp God bless you 👌

[@royalnag6690]

Such great detail I've been practicing about five year now so only another 15 years before I get them perfect 😃

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

O no no it will be earlier than that I can assure you 😀

[@prashantd5412]

Really enjoyed watching this and learning. Your instructions were great!!

[@vulgarshudder]

Thankyou Bumbi, I have been trying to make chapati puff for 5 years. I made so many with different recipes and directions, and only had a few bubble slightly. I can even do circular rolling but no puff for a layered chapati. So I was going to try again following your video. 6 out of 8 puffed! It was like magic! I think my problem was too hot tawa or overcooking the first couple of flips. But thank you this was a big help, the best chapati video!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am so happy to hear that. 6 out of 8 is fantastic. Thanks for your feedback and I am glad you found this video useful

[@vivianlamb3760]

You are delightful to listen to and watch. Thank you

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks

[@prabhashinde7958]

Thank you. Your video is very encouraging not only to the starters but to all who rotisserie don't puff up. I have been making roti/ chapati for 50+ years but now I have an electric stove. Sometimes they puff, sometimes not. I' II try your method . You have a soft encouraging voice.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for leaving a comment. I am glad you found this video useful

[@samrashamim7373]

Nice tip n trick I try to make these rotis so hard but doesn't get that consistency or perfection but thank u you give such teach such a perfect n easy method

[@chantalwalton894]

Really helpful and I’m definitely going to give this a go !!

[@Andy-wx4wx]

Thanks for this, will give it a go, bought Chapati flour for the first time.....

[@garaf1246]

12/26/2022 You explained everything so good. I have been making rotis for a couple of years and yet learned something new today. Thank you so much 🙏

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Glad you found the video useful

[@jayne.s_world]

Just wow. Thank you.❤

[@hrgrao]

You explain very clearly and in detail. Fantastic. In the end you boble up on an enectric stove. That is nice. I have only electric stove.🎉

[@akporodiong3150]

Awesome video. Professionally done. Impressive. I'm encouraged to try out this recipe

[@Nicole-gb4ze]

Yay! Thank you for doing this video!💐❤️

[@antowalk]

Bumbi thank you very much this video was very educational

[@queenemma4250]

Thanks for the detailed tutorial.

[@saileshcreado9982]

Thank you for the instructions, very helpful, learnt from my mistakes and yes, so good to hear your voice whilst learning

[@snehalathaboggavarapu6598]

Loved the way you patiently and slowly explained the technique with useful tips . Excellent video instruction 👏👌

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words

[@dadardupattawholesale]

Thank you for the detailed explanation. Loved it 😊

[@MrAkamagi]

Going to try this. Thanks!!!

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

I just made Roti for the first time tonight. I did not get the visual results I hoped for, but it was still very delicious. It went very well with my butter chicken.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am so happy to hear that. Please do keep making them and it gets better and better with practise.

[@lalithamoodley]

Thank you so much you are such a good gentle teacher.🙏🇿🇦

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks

[@habbaa5135]

Thank you this was very well explained.

[@johnk8174]

made a batch in a food processor, distractedly cooked 3 breads (while I was also cooking something else), which sat for a good half hour under paper, and then ate them; they were extremely soft and foldable. This is a winner.

[@zlaydee]

Thank you!! Followed all your tips and guidance, and mine turned out beautiful and soft!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

So glad to hear that

[@arunasantosh4856]

Your great teacher Madam . Truly grateful for all the tips. Thanks

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for your kind words Aruna.

[@milos.8705]

Wow. I have been making rotis with my dad for years and i was looking for a video to teach my sister with. When she came across yours, she got her first puffed roti. Fantastic job. It was so detailed and you are such a talented person. God bless. Greetings from Lucknow!

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am so very happy to hear that your sister could puff up the rotis. All credit goes to her. Thanks for your kind words.

[@LiteOfQureshi]

Made rotis probably the 3rd or 4th time ever in my life. Dont do a lot of cooking so need to follow detailed recipes. Followed this today and rotis turned out amazing!!! All of the rotis puffed up, some more than others. Most had a great shape except for the last 2. Dough was not sticky at all, rolling was easy and fun. Ty for such an amazing instructional video

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am so happy to hear that. Thanks for your feedback.

[@Batra.Insurance]

Thanks for first time I had seen a video perfectly guiding how to Make perfect Chapati ..thanks 👍

[@manishamonalisa4891]

Thank you so much for the video. And needless to mention good sense of humour 😊

[@earlytumblr]

My moms away on a trip and I was craving handmade roti, thank you so much!!!

[@poulamimukherjee7832]

Thank you so much for this video.. will try and get over my fear

[@ajanthakumarihettiarachchi6208]

Great job I will try to do it

[@deandeano893]

i made some chapatis today using your method they were the best ive made so far soft and fluffy and i managed to keep them fairly round to ..let me thank you again for an amazing video

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

So happy that my video helped you. Thanks for sending your lovely feedback.

[@StudentLoanMillionaire]

Awesome video. Thank you so much.

[@neilBjohn]

Thank you so much for the great tips, time and effort you've put into this. ❤

[@debbiedas2859]

Thanks for showing how to make Roti

[@santiagosoriano_]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@mariyamzafar9784]

Thank you so much for this video

[@silviamtz8961]

Thank you for such an informative class! 😊😊😊

[@fahimathevibrant8320]

Hi m 35nd m learning to make rotis , Cheer up for me guysss!! I have been criticized tht i dnt knw roti i realized whn m my helper was on leave for a month Bahot bhaari pada muje Bt ab mai ab sikh rahi hu Alhmdulillah🎉

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

You surely can do it. With practice it gets better and better

[@anniek8399]

Such a beautiful video tutorial

[@gayeshadharmasri99]

Wow , this works very well , Thank you and learn us more

[@aishas4182]

Your way of explaining is so nice. You are so encouraging with your words and thats so refreshing to see. Thank you for this video 💕

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thanks for leaving a comment

[@MFSG67]

Thank you so much! These are clear instructions.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Glad you found the video useful.

[@jolenenevins3761]

Thank you, Ma'am for your informative video with encouragement.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

My pleasure

[@ajayraheja2926]

Just loved it

[@ravanabrahma1229]

Very informative and helpful, Thank you Mam.

[@kennethwong3747]

Absolutely concise and clear instructions. Many thanks.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am glad you found the video useful

[@ClayKillem]

You a wonderful teacher.... Thank you

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@sidesaddle001]

Great video. Thank you.

[@marykoya2705]

Thank you so much, I finally made soft roti’s that stayed soft ❤ so excited!!! It’s all thanks to you and your amazing teaching. I still need some practice but I think the main issuer is my burner heat that doesn’t stay hot enough

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am so very happy to hear that. Practice makes it better and better so please keep making rotis and soon you will be so proud of yourself.

[@kusrindhamawongse2670]

I love Indian food. I am soooo happy finding your awesome channel. I love your voice and simply direction on how to cook Indian food. Thank you so much 💓

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Welcome to the Curries With Bumbi family. I am glad you are here. Happy to hear that you find my videos useful. Thanks for your support 🙏🏾

[@panchavarnamsanthanam9172]

Thank you for tips❤

[@thanhtoffolotto5019]

Thank you for all the details. The roti will be good, with my first experience.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

Best of luck

[@chloecollins4175]

What good advice

[@kennethhooper1612]

Ken hooper. Best tutorial I have seen on making rotis😀, which produced excellent results. Thanks.

[@CurriesWithBumbi]

I am so happy to hear that. All credit goes to you. Thanks for your feedback.

[@lisaosbourne-eden4576]

Thanks a lot. Great video