A decade ago, Lola Osinkolu, 39, a food writer in Murrieta, Calif., tasted an East African roti, also known as chapati. “Immediately I fell in love with it,” she said.

Indian cuisine is known for its leavened and unleavened flatbread. Here are Indian bread types that are quite popular across the subcontinent.

It has plenty of possibilities. With a few easy changes, you can turn that plain roti into a tasty, high-fibre, ... Add it to a chapati for a roll that’s fresh, crunchy, and super nourishing. 5 / 8.

Once the dough begins to pull together, turn it onto a cleaned and lightly floured surface and knead. Continue to knead the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.