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    Skillet Garlic Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast) | Garlic Roti

    Published: Feb 16, 2017 · Modified: Jan 10, 2024 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The skillet garlic flatbread, also called garlic roti, is a pillowy, soft, and flavorful bread recipe. This is a delicious accompaniment for various Indian and Mexican dishes and soups and can be used to make shawarma wraps, quesadillas, and Kati rolls or used as a pizza base.

    While you are here, don't miss out on our popular garlic cheese naan and Thai roti bread.

    Easy skillet garlic flatbread recipe (Garlic roti or chapati) - No yeast bread.
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    Easy skillet garlic flatbread recipe. Indian garlic roti (chapati) for lunch, dinner, breakfast.

    Skillet Garlic Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast) | Garlic Roti

    Kushi
    The skillet garlic flatbread recipe, also called garlic roti, is a pillowy, soft, and flavorful bread recipe. This is a delicious accompaniment for various Indian and Mexican dishes and soups and can be used to make shawarma wraps, quesadillas, and Kati rolls or used as a pizza base.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Resting Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American, Indian, Mexican
    Servings 10 flatbread
    Calories 96 kcal

    Equipment

    • cast iron skillet (or non stick griddle)

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups All purpose flour or wheat flour or use a 1:1 ratio
    • 3 Garlic cloves or Garlic powder 1 tsp
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
    • ¼ cup Yogurt curd or Dairy-free yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon Butter or oil or ghee
    • Warm water as needed approximately ½ to ¾ cup
    • Oil for cooking bread optional

    Instructions
     

    How to make flatbread dough?

    • Add flour, garlic cloves, salt, baking powder, yogurt, and butter and mix.
      2 cups All purpose flour, 3 Garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking powder, ¼ cup Yogurt, 2 tablespoon Butter or oil or ghee
    • Now add water little by little and knead to form a smooth and medium soft dough.
      Warm water as needed
    • Cover and rest the dough for 20 to 30 minutes.

    Roll the dough

    • After the dough has rested, divide it into ten equal portions and shape them into lemon-sized balls.
    • On a well-floured working surface, using a rolling pin, flatten each ball of dough into a 6 - 8 inch diameter circle.

    How to cook the skillet bread (roti)?

    • Heat a non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat.
    • Cook each flatbread till you see some golden spots, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side. You may apply oil or butter when cooking if needed.
      Oil for cooking bread
    • Transfer it to the plate and cover it with a kitchen towel to keep it warm and soft.
    • Repeat for remaining flatbreads.
    • Serve with any gravy or curry of your choice and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Yogurt makes your bread soft. If you do not like it, skip it.
    • Always cook the bread on a medium-high flame, and when done, transfer it to the plate and cover it with a warm towel. This ensures that the bread remains soft for a longer time.
    • Add herbs like parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, dill or rosemary to enhance the flavor.
    • Fresh garlic can be substituted with garlic powder.
    • Instead of butter, garlic butter or garlic oil can also be used to make the bread dough.
    • You can make this bread only with regular flour or whole wheat flour or combine the two with a 1:1 ratio. The flavor and texture in all 3 cases will be different but good.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Easy garlic roti (chapati)

    This buttery garlic flatbread is one of the best recipes to try for a quick and easy meal. Lehsun chapati is a good variation of traditional ones. Garlic adds a unique aromatic and savory flavor to the flatbread.

    When cooked on a skillet in medium-high heat, this remains soft for a longer time, making it also a good dish for lunchbox, potluck, picnic, etc.

    Garlic flatbread that can be used to make shawarma, wraps, quesadillas, kati rolls, pizza, etc.

    Ingredients

    Flour: Use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of the 2 to make this flatbread.
    Garlic: Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
    Salt: to taste
    Baking powder: makes flatbread soft and fluff.
    Yogurt: Gives the roti or chapati softer texture
    Butter: Makes bread rich.

    Soft and easy, quick garlic flatbread recipe on tava or skillet. Indian garlic roti or chapati.

    Step-by-step instructions

    How to make flatbread dough?

    Add flour, garlic cloves, salt, baking powder, yogurt, and butter and mix. Now add water little by little and knead to form a smooth and medium soft dough. Cover and rest the dough for 20 to 30 minutes.

    Roll the dough

    • After the dough has rested, divide it into ten equal portions and shape them into lemon-sized balls.
    • On a well-floured working surface, using a rolling pin, flatten each ball of dough into a 6 - 8 inch diameter circle.

    How to cook the skillet flatbread (roti)?

    • Heat a non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat.
    • Cook each flatbread till you see some golden spots, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side. You may apply oil or butter when cooking if needed.
    • Transfer it to the plate and cover it with a kitchen towel to keep it warm and soft. 
    • Repeat for remaining flatbreads. 
    • Serve with any gravy or curry of your choice and enjoy. 
    Homemade garlic flatbread (roti or chapati) served with garlic mushrooms for dinner.

    Tips

    • Yogurt makes your bread soft. If you do not like it, skip it.
    • Always cook the bread on a medium-high flame, and when done, transfer it to the plate and cover it with a warm towel. This ensures that the bread remains soft for a longer time.
    • Add herbs like parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, dill or rosemary to enhance the flavor.
    • Fresh garlic can be substituted with garlic powder.
    • Instead of butter, garlic butter or garlic oil can also be used to make the bread dough.
    • You can make this bread only with regular flour or whole wheat flour or combine the two with a 1:1 ratio. The flavor and texture in all 3 cases will be different but good.
    Easy garlic flatbread (roti or chapati) with garlic mushrooms for a vegetarian lunch or dinner.

    Serving suggestions

    • Skillet Flatbreads like these are perfect accompaniments for Indian gravy or curry. Check out our exciting list of Indian curries to serve with garlic roti or naan.
    • Today, we have served it with quick and easy garlic mushrooms. Sometimes, I serve this with butter chicken for dinner.
    • You can serve it with Mexican soups, chili, and beans.
    • Use it as a base for pizza, or brush warm bread with garlic butter and enjoy.
    • Top them with grilled chicken and caramelized onions with a drizzle of balsamic salad dressing.
    • Use it for morning breakfast with chole (chana masala).
    • Serve it with our popular and most loved pan-fried plantains.
    • Use this garlic flatbread to make shawarma wraps, quesadillas, Kati rolls, or Greek sandwiches.

    Store

    • You can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for two days, in the refrigerator for seven days, or in a freezer for up to 2 months.
    • Apply oil or butter and reheat in pan (skillet) just before serving.

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      THAI ROTI BREAD
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      Garlic Cheese Naan
    • Oats chapati recipes, flatbread for wraps, pizza, vegan and vegetarian dinner recipes, side dishes, Indian food recipes
      OATS CHAPATI
    • best naan bread brushed with butter, served with chicken curry.
      Homemade Naan Bread | Tawa Naan

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    Note: We originally posted this garlic flatbread recipe in Feb 2017. It has now been modified in Jan 2024 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.

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    1. Amrita

      February 17, 2017 at 9:08 am

      This looks yumm

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