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Medium 3 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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East African Chapati
A soft layered East African flatbread made with flour, water, oil, and salt, cooked on a hot pan.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 24 min📖 1 min readServes 8~262 kcal🇰🇪 Kenyan🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 24 min cook 30 min rest
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 24 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking24 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Flour
- 1.4 cup(~280 ml) Warm water
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
For serving
- 4 Eggs
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Honey
- 4 cup Tea
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour and salt, then add the warm water little by little and knead into a soft dough.
- 2
Cover the dough and rest it for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Divide the dough into 8 balls, roll each one out, and brush with a little vegetable oil.
- 4
Roll the oiled dough into a log, coil it into a spiral, and rest for 20 more minutes.
20 min20:00 - 5
Roll the spirals out again and cook the first side in a hot pan for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Turn the breads, cook the second side for 2 minutes, and soften with very little oil.
2 min02:00 - 7
Cook the eggs in a separate pan for 4 minutes and serve the breads with eggs, honey, and tea.
💡 Tip: Rest the rolled and coiled dough a second time; the layered texture develops during this short wait.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chapati as breakfast bread with kuku paka, eggs, or optional honey and tea.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~262
kcal calories
6
g protein
41
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 63%Fat 28%
6.8g
Sugar
1.6g
Fiber
736.1mg
Sodium
2.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does East African Chapati make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does East African Chapati take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 24 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 84 minutes in total.Is East African Chapati difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does East African Chapati have?
Approximately 262 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 41g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does East African Chapati contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does East African Chapati belong to?
This recipe belongs to Kenyan cuisine.How many ingredients does East African Chapati need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is East African Chapati filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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