Instructions: * Note: Available in Indian food stores.

In a food processor combine chapati and all-purpose flours (or whole wheat and all-purpose flours) with salt and process until blended. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and process until blended. With machine running add half of water, and process turning machine off and on every 5 to 10 seconds. Begin dribbling in remaining water, while processing and stop adding water when a ball of dough forms on blades. Knead dough by processing for 40 to 50 seconds, turning machine on and off, until dough is soft, pliable, smooth and silky. Return dough to a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it rest 1/2 hour. (The dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, tightly covered. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before continuing with recipe.)

Put about 1/2 cup of flour for dusting in a shallow bowl on work surface. Knead dough for 1 minute and divide in two. Roll each piece into a rope, then cut into 8 equal portions. Roll small pieces into smooth balls, dust them lightly with flour to prevent their sticking and put them back in bowl of flour, loosely covered with plastic wrap to prevent their drying out. Working one at a time, transfer dough to work surface and roll it into a 5-inch circle, pressing and stretching it with a rolling pin. Keep covered while you prepare remaining dough.

Meanwhile, in a deep skillet heat 3-inches of oil to 400 degrees. Add bread, 1 piece at a time - it will sink to bottom - immediately hold a slotted spoon flat over bread to keep it from rising, almost but not quite touching bread. As bread begins to sizzle and rise to surface, press gently for 3 to 5 seconds to puff bread. Once it begins to puff, dont press too hard. Cook until sizzling stops and underside is slightly brown, about 15 seconds. Flip and cook second side about 15 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on kitchen towels. Repeat with remaining bread and serve immediately. Or deflate and wrap in foil. Reheat at 300 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Cuisine: "Indian"

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