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This recipe may contain allergensTrabzon Vakfıkebir Ekmeği
Hard 2 hr 25 min~230 kcal 5/10
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Kenyan Chapati
A soft layered East African flatbread made with wheat flour, warm water, oil, and pan cooking until lightly browned.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 27 min📖 1 min readServes 8~310 kcal🇰🇪 Kenyan🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 22 min cook 30 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 27 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 560 gr Wheat flour
- 330 ml Warm water
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Granulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the wheat flour, salt, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
- 2
Add about 280 ml of the warm water and knead for 7 minutes into a soft dough; add the remaining water by the spoon if needed.
7 min07:00 - 3
Cover the dough and rest it for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Divide the dough into 8 balls, roll each one thin, and brush with vegetable oil.
- 5
Roll the oiled dough into a log, coil it like a snail, and rest for another 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Roll the balls out again and heat the pan over medium heat.
- 7
Cook each chapati for 90 seconds on the first side and 90 seconds on the second side, brushing with oil.
3 min03:00 - 8
Soften the cooked chapatis between clean cloths for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Rest the dough after oiling and rolling it up; the layers relax during this time and the chapati does not toughen in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Kenyan chapati like breakfast bread with optional bean stew, sauteed vegetables, or honeyed tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
7
g protein
48
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 62%Fat 29%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
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 Kenyan Chapati make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Kenyan Chapati take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 87 minutes in total.Is Kenyan Chapati difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kenyan Chapati have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 48g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Kenyan Chapati contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kenyan Chapati belong to?
This recipe belongs to Kenyan cuisine.How many ingredients does Kenyan Chapati need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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