Indian-Spiced Chapati Flat Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons oil (olive oil has the best taste, but use what you have)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix flour, salt, cumin, and garlic together in a bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in water and oil.

3. 3

   Knead for 2-3 minutes, till dough is somewhat soft.

4. 4

   Let sit for 25-30 minutes in a warm draft-free place.

5. 5

   Divide dough into 4 balls and flatten each until 4-5 inches in diameter by hand or with a well-oiled rolling pin.

6. 6

   Heat a frying pan on high heat and place one flattened ball in the pan. Do NOT use oil in the pan.

7. 7

   When the dough becomes mostly translucent, flip it and cook the other side.

8. 8

   When both sides are slightly browned, remove from pan and immediately spread one side of the bread with margarine. Repeat with the other 3.

9. 9

   Serve hot.