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These unleavened, pancake-like breads are native to India, and are usually made from a simple mixture of whole-wheat flour and water. However, for a different texture, chapatis can be made with chickpea or corn flour. The dough is rolled into thin rounds and baked on a griddle, usually without oil, to form small cakes. Pieces of chapati are torn off and used as a scoop or pusher for many Indian dishes.
Serve warm chapatis with hummus (garbanzo bean spread) or use to scoop up thick vegetable curries.
Chapati, 3 chapatis
Calories: 195
Protein: 9.0g
Carbohydrate: 39g
Total Fat: 3.0g
Fiber: 0.0g
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