chapati

American  

[chuh-pah-tee, -pat-ee] / tʃəˈpɑ ti, -ˈpæt i /

Also chapatti

noun

plural

chapati, chapatis, chapaties

1. an unleavened, whole wheat flatbread common in South Asia and East Africa, traditionally baked on a griddle or skillet.

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chapati British  

/ tʃəˈpætɪ, -ˈpʌtɪ, -ˈpɑːtɪ /

noun

1. (in Indian cookery) a flat coarse unleavened bread resembling a pancake

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Etymology

Origin of chapati

First recorded in 1855–60; from Hindi capāti

Example Sentences

In addition to the chowder and chapati ideas, you can use Parmigiano Reggiano rinds in broths, stocks, dashi, ramen or soba to enhance their flavors.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2023

"We make Asian food like chapati and rice. It's helping a lot and matters to us because we're used to eating this food since we were born, from our parents' heritage."

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022

I would order the whole tilapia “samaki wa nazi,” the collard greens and a side of chapati.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2022

He makes chapati and omelette snacks, known here as "rolex", for sale.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2021

I still held my breakfast chapati and would gladly have given it to her.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan