chapati

American  

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

Also chapatti

noun

chapatis, plural chapaties plural

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

Memories of the chapati study came "flooding back", the daughter says, after recent media coverage.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

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

The popular dish, found at road-side stalls throughout the country, is made from a vegetable omelette with added tomatoes wrapped up in a chapati.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2022

Among the stalls preparing tandoori plates, biryani, chapati and porridge-like upma, you’ll also find offerings of Hokkien mee, a popular noodle dish from China’s Fujian province, and duck rice.

From Washington Post • Sep. 26, 2019

This is what I did today: I got up, had a chapati and a bowl of yogurt, and sat at the table helping Dadi fold the linen napkins.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani