Are you looking for a healthy and tasty twist to your regular chapati recipe? Look no further! This delightful and nutritious recipe for oats butternut chapati is worth a try. Packed with the goodness of oats and butternut squash, this dish is not only delicious but also a powerhouse of nutrients. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, making it a perfect addition to your menu.
What is chapati?
Chapati is originally from India and it’s basically a flat pan fried bread that is cooked using wheat flour and cooking oil or ghee; though it can also be cooked without oil. The bread is not leavened and usually appears flat.
Nutritional value of oats butternut chapati
Oats have long been celebrated as a nutritional powerhouse. They are a fantastic source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Oats are known to lower cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar, and aid in weight management. By incorporating oats into your chapati recipe, you can enjoy all these benefits while relishing a warm, soft chapati.
Butternut squash is another star ingredient in this recipe. This vibrant orange vegetable is rich in vitamins A and C, which are essential for a healthy immune system and good vision. Butternut squash also provides a good amount of dietary fiber, making it an excellent addition to your diet for digestive health.
Recipe variations
There are several variations of Chapati recipes; though the most popular in Kenya is chapati fried with oil and cooked using wheat flour. Chapatis can be made using different flours such as oats flour, chickpea flour, refined wheat flour, whole wheat flour, amaranth flour, and corn flour. However, when using any other flour that is not wheat flour, you should mix with some refined wheat flour to facilitate proper binding for perfect chapatis.
Why we love oats butternut chapati
These chapatis are healthy. Incorporating oats and butternut into your chapati recipe is an excellent way to enhance the nutritional value without compromising on taste. These ingredients add a unique flavor and texture to your chapatis, making them a hit among both kids and adults. So, the next time you want to try something new in your kitchen, give this Oats Butternut Chapati recipe a try. Your taste buds and your health will thank you for it! Enjoy your healthy, delicious meal. They are colorful to look at. The butternut squash puree adds a beautiful orange hue to the chapatis.
Oats butternut chapatis are made using butternut puree and Oats flour mixed with all-purpose flour. They are easy to make and anyone can do it. The chapatis are soft and crumble easily in the mouth. They are easy on the stomach too especially for people with gluten sensitivities.
How to make oats butternut chapati
Ingredients:
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups butternut squash puree
- 2 tbsp oil to prepare the dough and more for cooking
- Salt to taste
- Water
Instructions:
- Prepare the butternut squash puree
- Wash and cut the butternut into two pieces then remove the seeds
- Remove the outer cover of the butternut and chop them into small pieces; the boil them for about 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, put them into the oven and bake them for 15 minutes until they are soft.
- Put the boiled/baked butternuts into a blender; add ½ cup of water then blend into a smooth puree.
- Prepare the dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the butternut squash puree and a teaspoon of oil to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Gradually add water, if needed and knead the mixture into a soft dough.
- Rest the dough:
- Cover the dough and let it rest for about 15 minutes. This helps improve the chapati’s texture.
- Divide and roll
- After resting, divide the dough into equal-sized portions and roll them into chapatis using a rolling pin. Use a little dry flour to prevent sticking.
- Cook the chapatis
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Rub with cooking oil. Place a chapati on it and cook until small bubbles appear. Flip it and cook the other side until golden brown.
How to Serve
Oats butternut chapati can be served with any type of stew or soup. It chapati can also be served for breakfast with tea or coffee.
Oats Butternut Chapati recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cooking oil/ghee for preparing the dough. keep aside more cooking oil for cooking the chapatis
- 2 cups butternut puree
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: puree the butternut
- Wash and cut the butternut into two pieces then remove the seeds
- Remove the outer cover of the butternut and chop them into small pieces; the boil them for about 15-20 minutes.Alternatively, put them into the oven and bake them for 15 minutes until they are soft.
- Put the boiled/baked butternuts into a blender; add ½ cup of water then blend into a smooth puree.
Step 2: prepare the dough
- In a large bowl, mix together oats flour and wheat flour; add salt and mix well.
- Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the butternut puree and cooking oil.
- Knead the dough until it is mixed well and smooth
- Transfer the dough onto a flat working surface and knead further until it is soft and smooth; shape it into a large ball and smear with 1 tsbp of cooking oil
- Cover the dough with a kitchen cloth or a cling film and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the chapatis
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces; roll each piece of dough into a flat cirle; apply some oil, fold and then roll out once more into a big and thin circle.
- Place the rolled out chapati circle into a hot pan to let it dry slightly; then apply some cooking oil then cook for about 1 minute before flipping over the other side. cook both side of the chapati to golden brown making sure that they do not burn.
- Repeat this process until all the chapati circles are done
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