Homemade Roti: Simple, Authentic Indian Flatbread Made Easy

When you think of a daily Indian meal, homemade roti, a soft, round flatbread made from whole wheat flour, water, and a pinch of salt. Also known as chapati, it’s the quiet hero of breakfast, lunch, and dinner across India—served with dal, curry, or just ghee. Unlike store-bought versions, homemade roti is alive with texture and flavor. It’s not just bread—it’s a ritual. The kneading, the rolling, the sizzle on the hot tawa. You don’t need fancy tools. Just flour, water, and a little patience.

Roti isn’t just food. It’s tied to how people eat. In most Indian homes, rice might be on the menu, but roti, the daily staple that feeds millions, is what sticks to your fingers and fills your belly. It pairs with dal, a simple lentil stew that’s cooked with turmeric, cumin, and garlic, or with spicy curries that cling to its surface. You’ll find roti in South India too, even though dosa and idli steal the spotlight. It’s the bread that doesn’t ask for attention—but you notice it when it’s missing.

What makes roti different from naan? No yeast. No oven. No butter. Just heat, pressure, and skill. The secret isn’t in the ingredients—it’s in the technique. Too much flour while rolling? Your roti turns hard. Pan too cold? It won’t puff. Over-knead the dough? It gets chewy. These aren’t myths. They’re lessons from kitchens where roti is made every single day. You’ll find real fixes in the posts below—how to get that perfect puff, why your dough won’t rest right, and how to store roti so it stays soft for days.

And if you’ve ever wondered why your roti sticks to the cloth or cracks when you roll it, you’re not alone. The answers aren’t in cookbooks—they’re in the hands of mothers, grandmothers, and home cooks who’ve done this a thousand times. The collection here doesn’t teach you how to impress guests. It teaches you how to make roti that tastes like home. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a family, these posts give you the exact steps, the small mistakes to avoid, and the why behind every move. No fluff. Just what works.