HOW TO MAKE ALL PURPOSE FLOUR SOFT CHAPATI - Jikoni Magic

This is a step by step video on how to make super soft layered chapatis that remain airy and light. jikonimagic or www.jikonimagic.com
SUPER SOFT LAYERED CHAPATI RECIPE:
1. One cup all purpose flour and extra for rolling
2. One cup atta flour (Whole grain chapati flour)
3. Salt to taste ( and pinch of sugar but it's optional)
4. Water as required ( should be lukewarm )
5. 30Ml of sunflower oil and more as might be required for kneading and cooking
METHOD:
1. Put atta and all purpose flour into a bowl together with the salt and sugar and mix well.
2. Add the sunflower oil and rub in completely.
3. Add the warm water in small portions taking care not to flood the flour at one go. Once all the flour comes together check for firmness. It should be soft and slightly sticky to the touch.
4. Take a small amount of oil and add to the dough because it will help while kneading so that the dough doesn't stick on your hands. As you knead you might need more but be careful not to add too much because the chapatis might end up being too oily. Knead for at least five minutes. By this time the dough will have stopped sticking to your hands. The best way to knead is to do it as of you are pinching the dough and pulling it away from you.
5. Cover with a damp kitchen cloth or cling film and leave to rest for 15 minutes for the dough to relax.
6. After 15 minutes knead the dough slightly and divide it into lemon sized balls or according to the size of your pan. If you go with lemon sized balls it will yield 8 to 9 pieces.
7. Take each ball dust it with a bit of flour and roll out to about 6 inches in diameter and apply oil on top. Place the rolled out dough onto the flour oiled side first and then turn it over and do the same to the other side. Return to work surface and start folding it. The extra flour helps in formation of layers and maintaining them. Set them aside for about 15 minutes for the dough to relax and the extra flour in between the layers also gets to absorb the oil and therefore doesn't fall out when cooking.
8. Meanwhile heat your pan on medium heat.
9. Take your rested dough and roll out to a diameter of about 6" and a thickness of about 2mm. Place it on the heated pan and let first side cook for about a minute. You will notice the colour change and bubbles appear ontop. Turn it over and cook other side for a minute also. As second side is cooking apply abit of oil the first side that you cooked. Turn it over and apply oil on second side as well. Cook both sides for a minute each after applying oil till the chapatis get nice brown spots. Do this for each dough.
10. The super soft layered chapatis are now ready to eat. If not being served immediately put in a container with a fitting lid to keep soft.
Serve with a stew or curry of your choice.
BON APETIT!!
#allpurposeflourchapati #jikonimagic #softparatha

[@CindyBarg]

Finally, the chapatis tutorial i've been searching for all these years. Thank you, bless you!!!

[@cecebrown7695]

Woow... i cant believe its this easy and the chapati came out sooo welll,soft, layered, perfect. I wish i could share the picture of the chapatti. They are identical. Thank you jikoni magic.

[@jikonimagic]

Most welcome 😊 This feedback is heart warming. Next time you make them tag me on my IG, my handle id @jikoni_magic

[@elizabethmccarthyopiyo1245]

These always come out perfectly. My husband is Kenyan and he thinks I'm a great chapati maker thanks to you!

[@jikonimagic]

+Elizabeth McCarthy Opiyo Thank you ma'am. Glad to have been of help.

[@porkulate]

This looks like a very practical and doable chapati recipe. I will surely give it a try. I am impressed with your folding method for creating and maintaining the layers in the chapati dough. The addition of a pinch of sugar is very appealing as well. Thank you for sharing your culinary magic with your viewers. You are very kind indeed!

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you for watching the video, you are welcome and I am glad that I was of help to you. I will try my best to come up with more recipes for African dishes.

[@jamesbowie9315]

Just tried them tonight with a lamb curry.........they were absolutely delicious,thanks for recipe jikoni 10 out of 10

[@jikonimagic]

james bowie Thank you. *taking a bow*

[@lauragalina1340]

Am cooking chapati right now as I watch this directions!!😊😊😊 they turned out amazing...thank you

[@jikonimagic]

Glad you liked it

[@samsonkiambi7600]

well done chapati and well narrated. Many people will always enjoy that chapati.

[@totozworldkenya]

Best chapati tutorial i have come across this quarantine period. Professional

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@gemkachar]

After few trials and errors, i can now confirm that good quality soft sweet layered chapati is back on my menu a regular meal. I make it my self after watching jikoni magic. God bless.

[@jikonimagic]

Awww, very high praise. Thank you.

[@maryam2004albahrani]

Waw this is the best chapi I ever sen I love it well done you are the best and best ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥★★★★★★★

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you Maryam

[@maryam2004albahrani]

Your welcome ")

[@jameshakizimana9831]

I like cooking chapatis,this is my far the best way I,ve found in cooking layered chapatis,and they,re soft to.Thanks for sharing.xx

[@jikonimagic]

James Hakizimana You are welcome

[@MukamiMugo]

1st time to make chapatis and they came out great. Thank you...keep up the good work.

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you Mukami Mugo. And you are welcome dear.

[@TheTwinkleGG]

Watching this made me smile. The quality of then and now is so different. I feel very proud of your progress. Your cooking skills and explanations then were good too. Now they are great! Thanx for sharing with us.

[@jikonimagic]

Enyewe I was rusty way back, lol. That's why it's called a journey. Nimetoka mbali. And, yes I have grown tremendously since then. Thank you for the encouragement na appreciation of my work.

[@anjelinenabwire2305]

Have followed your steps and everyone is in love with them, kudos

[@jikonimagic]

+Anjeline Nabwire Thank you, glad it worked out for you.

[@beve83]

I just made chapatis for the first time with this recipe, great job!! Thank you Jikoni Magic!

[@kristinwright6632]

Oh! Now I get it. I've looked at several videos and yours is the best to explain the folding and rolling part. Now I can't wait to try making myself!

[@jikonimagic]

+Kristin Wright Thank you, hope everything works out for you now. Enjoy your chapatis 😀😀

[@MyLalinea]

goodafternoon , thank you for your answer , i live in the Netherlands and have never been to africa and Tanzania .

[@jikonimagic]

Hi, you are welcome. I am actually from Kenya, Tanzanians are my good neighbours.

[@smohamed5169]

Love how you make chapatti

[@tuttifruti2097]

I became a pro instantly, thanks for the tutorial.

[@poedo4ever]

Very Good Video,Precise,no unnecessary talk. More complex than other Chefs,but the layering seems to be the Important thing. Like our Puff Pastry. Thank You.

[@jikonimagic]

+Gregory Moran Thank you as well. Yes, you are right, layering is very important in achieving chapatis that are light and fluffy.

[@kap849]

I've always struggled with teaching my friends how to make chapatis but this video is just the best. Will most definitely forward this to my friends. Thank you.

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you so much for the love and support

[@Mercy90ify]

I watched your video and my cooking was awesome thank you for posting this video it really brought me wisdom. Kindly come up with more ideas to help in cooking mostly our african dishes. Thank you and may God bless you

[@melissakioko3778]

this is honestly the best tutorial on making chapati's!! athimwa!!! :)

[@jikonimagic]

Ni muvea, athimwa.

[@xoxomacx2539]

Melissa Kioko I agree. For once I didn't get biscuits. Thanks jikoni magic.

[@zamzammrfixit3113]

chapati is from India , did you know ?

[@Tebbles07]

Can I just say that I 100% agree. From bricks to pillow soft, I have made chapatis. Thank you. Your ability to clearly give instructions allows for the student to gain more confidence... that is a gift.

[@hisgracesuffient6046]

Jikoni magic thank you so much! Let me do the honors of saying nimekuwa mpishi through your page. I have sharpened my skills so much. Blessings to you and your family for freely sharing your skills with us.

[@jikonimagic]

Ahsante sana, nimeshukuru maneno yako ya kunitia moyo ili nizidi kuendelea kushirikiana nanyi mapishi yangu. Pia wewe ubarikiwe pamoja na familia yako.

[@joybringers1333]

You should be a teacher by profession,your tutorial is the best I have seen on food thus far. Thank you-I will try and let you know how it goes.

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you, I will truly be waiting to hear how they turn out.

[@christopherjdsouza7040]

wow how enlightening, will give it a shot.

[@yasinjuma1445]

Thanks a lot dear..I am very proud of you-I jumped for joy...You know what! I make it on my First try..may God bless you..this is owesome

[@jikonimagic]

Thanks a lot for watching. Good luck and tell me how they turn out

[@yasinjuma1445]

Jikonimagic Very soft & delicious the one I was looking for..Thanks a lot.

[@katika070]

my chapoz are always coming out very hard. And I think it was the ingredients I was using. now I think ill just try your way and see if there's any difference. thanks for the tutorial!

[@jikonimagic]

Grace Njuguna You are welcome, please tell me how they turn out. Happy cooking.

[@edithmomanyi2705]

Wow thank you, God bless you finally I can cook chapatis

[@meggymwende0504]

Thank you.Nice video and alot of help here.Nashukuru.

[@jikonimagic]

+Meggy Mwende Umekaribishwa sana 😀

[@rabbit23158]

this is about the best food video I have watched for a very long time. The instructions is so clear, so details .... This is so professionally done. Thank you and I am sure I will watch more of your video for other cooking skills.

[@jikonimagic]

Cindy Y.M .Lemcke-Hoong Thank you for the positive feedback.

[@rubibia5]

what should be the flame of the video while making parht@??

[@xoxomacx2539]

Cindy Y.M .Lemcke-Hoong @jikoni Magic, yes her instructions are very clear, you would make a great teacher if you are not one. For the first time I made chapatis and I didn't get biscuits 😅😅😅😅

[@jikonimagic]

Sorry for the late reply, I don't know how your comment escaped my notice. I normally cook the chapatis on medium heat. Sometimes I do crank it up to high but I mostly keep it regulated at medium.

[@khadijayussuf3218]

Li

[@tjestino7942]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I loved it! Now I'll be able to make chapati for my husband. I'm from Philippines.

[@jikonimagic]

You're welcome, much love.

[@Drizzybedope]

Sense I simplicity.. I think this is the best recipe I've found so far. Thanks..

[@jikonimagic]

Andrew Okumu You are welcome

[@everlynewambui3105]

The best and easiest recipe... Thank you so much..They are soft 🤗🤗 finally...

[@jikonimagic]

Glad you like them!

[@shafqatmirza3388]

Great chapati .. perfect cooking and perfectly narrated .. God bless you ..

[@myragold3072]

Thanks so much, i loved my chapatis the last time i followed your recipes

[@jikonimagic]

You are welcome dear, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment as well.

[@krc0607]

Hello! This recipe is so well explained, thank you for sharing. I'm trying this very soon. Blessings.

[@sigalame]

I was amazed by how soft the chapos turned out to be. This is definitely a keeper.

[@jikonimagic]

Yasss!!! 👏👏👏 Thank you for the feedback

[@maureenmburuw]

my chapatis came out perfect and it was my first time... thank you

[@jikonimagic]

Maureen Mburu I'm glad, happy cooking

[@pistol76bathboy]

I tried many ways but this is by far the best result ! Now I have to perfect them to your standard as you make it look easy lol ; ) Thank you very much for sharing this with us, you can sleep well knowing that we have all got full bellies over here in England x

[@jikonimagic]

Glad I was of help to you :). Practice does make one perfect in this case, keep at it and you will definitely become good at it.

[@esthermoraa2069]

Thank you very much for this video, wish I watched it earlier...I have made soft layered chapatis for the first time ever! Can’t thank you enough.

[@jikonimagic]

Karibu my dear!

[@EOO-Stand]

I must say I followed through as close as possible and wow my chaps came out round, soft, peeling and quick. Thank you for sharing.

[@jikonimagic]

You're welcome

[@timothyotieno7166]

followed every step and it worked out fine

[@thechangeish]

Wow i can't believe this i actually cooked chapatis... Thanks.

[@reneerelus4180]

best chapati recipe ever! my chapos cameout soft and layered than ever! thanks Jikonimagic!

[@jikonimagic]

renee relus You are welcome dear. Thanks for watching.

[@7428tony]

I love your style, they look pretty tasty!

[@jikonimagic]

Anthony Trueman Thank you, they are really tasty. (;

[@heatherwanjuguna4629]

Thanks. This is simple and clear.

[@jikonimagic]

You're welcome.

[@Love1joy]

I did this and it turned out great. Thank you for the video.

[@soulrebel2006]

This is the Best Tutorial. Thanks so much !!

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you

[@wahumuchuku2760]

this video really helped me cook chapatis for the first time and can say I really tried..Can you put up video for cooking with oven different varieties of food?

[@jikonimagic]

I will try and post such content, thank you for the suggestion.

[@Ubrales]

Good video - well narrated! Thank you!

[@janemwangi317]

I tried this. .my chapos came out so good and soft. ..thanks 😘

[@jikonimagic]

It's my pleasure to share and help out

[@zashibys009]

best video! Thank you!

[@jikonimagic]

+Galiano Valentin Thank you

[@Trashtastical]

Dating a Kenyan and wanted to make a taste of home for dinner....tried so many recipes for mkate wa kusukuma. Most were good, this is the only one I've found that was GREAT!! easy to follow and this Canadian recieved two thumbs-up. Thank you

[@jikonimagic]

+Trashtastical Aaw, thank you for the complements. Also happy that you got to earn extra points in your relationship. 👌👏

[@AudiStephanie]

I tried this layering technique... N it worked....🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@besteecraft396]

This is so satisfying to watch. Dunno why

[@ivykangethe4157]

They came out really nice! Thanks for the share!!

[@jikonimagic]

+Ivy Kang'ethe You are welcome

[@Lucylyne]

This recipe is THE IT!! I made delicious chapos..thanks!!

[@jikonimagic]

Karibu sana

[@rebeccafoo]

Thanks for sharing as I never see or eaten a Chapatis like this before !! It belongs to which part of India ? Thanks I will make it when I cook Curry Chicken. Resting the dough is very important and hope mine will be tasty like yours !!

[@jikonimagic]

Chapati making is similar across many countries and regions. I have seen Indian chapatis being made and they are similar to this one I have posted but I do not know which part they come from. I am from Kenya. Thank you for watching. The mention of curry chicken has me drooling.

[@DjMozz.]

Nailed it on my first try... Boychild will be addressing the nation shortly 😎.thanks for the tutorial

[@jikonimagic]

Glad it helped, ongeza volume boy child, you've made my day. Ahsante sana.

[@mohabatkhanmalak5314]

I tried these flaky chappatis in Dubai. They were made by the Kerala ( Malabar ) restaurants, and boy are they delicious. They go well with dals, curries especially fish. Thank you for your technique to make them, and I will soon be trying them.

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you

[@karthikeyasrihaanatharva]

wow i really made it thank u so much fr easy recipe..

[@jikonimagic]

You are welcome

[@martinotieno1594]

I am now hungry already wooow !!

[@carolinenjora1295]

Thanks 4 the recipe...can't believe I hav cooked soft chapattis...

[@jikonimagic]

Congratulations!! Yasss!! 👏👏👏

[@artflair.n1]

I made it & turned great & so yummy, I love it because its not too oily as I usually bought frome bakeries.

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you for trying out my recipe as well, and, you are welcome.

[@pragawa]

Greetings from India! Great video, Maureen. Your roti(we call it paratha)looks delicious!

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you for that.

[@sharonaberkagwa6376]

Thank you for this, I tried making chapatis with the helped of your videos and it was a success ❤

[@shikoohmyles]

The best chapati recipe I ever came across 👍👍👍👍

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.

[@sarahnjeri13]

I must try your method. I used another method last time I cooked chapos, but they didn't live up to my expectations. I'm trying to master cooking Kenyan meals.

[@jikonimagic]

sarah njeri Hi dear, please try and give us a feed back on how they turn out. And, you are right, Kenyan foods are good once made the right way. Happy cooking! :D

[@ChocolateflavourNL]

It really is not Kenyan food..its Indian... 😉

[@NishMziki]

@@ChocolateflavourNL hahahahaaa wow...calm down. Its an east african common meal. We just have a different way to make from the indian version. smdh😂

[@winniemicheni1783]

Watching this while trying .Thanks

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you, so how did you like them?

[@winniemicheni1783]

Jikonimagic They came out perfectly and very soft , it was my first time to try making chapati.Thanks a lot. Wish I would share a pic. Be blessed .

[@jikonimagic]

I'm so happy for you. If possible you can tag me on the picture, either FB @jikonimagic or IG @jikoni_magic.

[@winniemicheni1783]

Jikonimagic alright let me tag you on Facebook .Thanks

[@kamaugw]

just made some following your recepie..which was easy to follow..how ever mine were not as soft as yours lol

[@ivyrose5504]

thanks for uploading I'll try tomorrow😘😘

[@danazee07]

Yummy!! Definitely making some this weekend. Your instructions are very clear - can't wait :)

[@jikonimagic]

danazee07 Thank you. How did they turn out?

[@cathrineobura7313]

Bravo👍went perfecto thanks for sharing the recipe

[@jikonimagic]

My pleasure 😊, karibu sana dadangu!

[@betinakima296]

woooow👍it look tasty

[@thebeautifulone7982]

I like this, perfect!

[@jikonimagic]

Hilda Kihori Thank you for watching, liking and commenting on my chapati video.

[@ZTech00]

Wow! it tastes Great!!!

[@laylaali1980]

Hello i love your cooking videos...as i got hectic busy life...is there easy way i can cook same chapatis . Thanks

[@jikonimagic]

+shushu Hi, I do not know a short cut if you want to have the chapatis that have layers. The alternative is to knead your dough, cut into balls, roll it out and skip the oiling process. But, those in my opinion are not as decadent as the layered ones.

[@sudsp9328]

Excellent video.

[@jikonimagic]

Suds P Thank you

[@ericamokopiko]

made this and they are very goo and tasty!

[@catherinetulina6333]

ericamokopiko

[@drgamilaali6256]

i made them and were very tasty thank u

[@ilovejesus9303]

Dr Gamila Ali

[@xxcookiecookiexx3951]

Yummy I will try this tonight 😍💕 thanks for posting! Greetings from Saudi Arabia x

[@jikonimagic]

XxCookieCookiexX Thank you dear, I am happy to hear that. :))

[@xxcookiecookiexx3951]

Jikonimagic​ I tried it! It was really yummy!!! Thanks again 💕💜💕💕💕

[@jikonimagic]

XxCookieCookiexX I am humbled, thank you very much for trying out my recipe.

[@craftyahlawsdieba5341]

not bad gonna try now

[@yy-xv1zh]

Thanks for this.really appreciate it.

[@santhakumari2503]

Yummy i will try to make soft layered chapatis tonight because saturday we are fasting abd i am very enthusiastic in your way

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you dear, tell me how they turn out. Happy cooking.

[@nasimali1888]

Thank you i liked your chapati

[@ImehSmith]

Super yummy looking I will try and attempt to make this at some point

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you.

[@JusaKiki]

nice, aunty!

[@felisterwanjiru116]

Nice video mum would you kindly do a recipe that teaches us how to cook omena.Thanks and God bless you.

[@jikonimagic]

Hi, Thanks for the request. If there's one food I have to gather courage for ni omena. Zimenishinda kukula, lol. Lakini usijali, Nitajikakamua nifanye recipe. I've been planning on doing so for a while.

[@TheAirtrans]

Yummy I try tomorrow xx

[@pastordoriskajuju.savedbyt5958]

I Love my chapati cooked like that. kudos dear

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you

[@jikonimagic]

There are various issues that could be causing it; 1st: Dough: It has to be just right. Not too hard and not too soft. Knead it until it becomes quite elastic. You will notice the change in texture the more you knead. Always remember to let it rest. 2nd: The amount of heat you are using to cook, it should not be too high or too low. As you are learning how to make chapatis the best would be medium heat. 3rd: Lack of proper layers. The steam in-between the layers makes it rise and become light.

[@doctorzunga9814]

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[@jikonimagic]

Awww, thank you!

[@boselymulima6085]

Perfect

[@lorenacerdan2768]

mmmmmmmmmm looks good

[@jikonimagic]

Thank you dear.

[@dennismuchiri3168]

Hi, great work right there..I noticed you used the black pan.. can the non-stick pan work too?

[@jikonimagic]

It can work as long as it's heavy and thick. A pan that's too light means that it'll heat up too fast and burn your chapatis before they cook properly.

[@xk5xe]

Great video! Thank you for sharing :-)

[@jikonimagic]

Yvonne Karanja Thank you.

[@jyothimcminn431]

Well explained well spoken.