Definition

A type of flat bread from India that is made without yeast, usually from whole wheat flour, and cooked on a hot surface.

Example

We enjoyed chapati with our curry for dinner.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making chapati at home?

No, but I love eating it with curry!

It's pretty easy, just flour and water, then cook it on a griddle.

That sounds fun! I should definitely give chapati a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chapati originates from the Hindi word 'चपाती' (chapātī), which is derived from the verb 'चपाना' (chapānā), meaning to flatten or to spread. The word refers to a type of unleavened flatbread that is rolled out and cooked on a hot surface.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hindi word for flattening ('chapānā') to remember that a chapati is a flatbread that is rolled out.

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