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.
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Skillet Garlic Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast) | Garlic Roti
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Amrita
This looks yumm