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Home » Recipe Type » Indian Bread Recipes » Avocado Spinach Chapati (Roti)

Avocado Spinach Chapati (Roti)

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Simple and nutritious Avocado Spinach Chapati (Roti or Phulka) recipe for super soft, puffy and healthy round Indian flat breads. Avocado Chapati and Spinach Chapati are both popular recipes, but this Avocado Spinach Chapati recipe incorporates both in one. Avocados make chapati buttery soft, while spinach adds the essential nutrients. This is a great way to add both avocado and spinach into your daily diet. Once you start eating these avocado spinach chapati, you’ll never go back to your simple plain chapati or roti.

Avocado Spinach Chapati

“Once you start eating avocado spinach chapati, you’ll never go back to plain chapati or roti.”

Introduction to Avocado Chapati / Roti

Avocados are loaded with heart healthy fats, which are good for controlling bad cholesterol. However, Avocados were not easily available in India during my residence there, so I never had a chance to use or taste them in any recipe. In fact, they are seldom used in any Indian recipes. My elder daughter was a very picky eater during early childhood and I use to puree avocados for her. One day I just added the left over to the dough I was making to finish it off. And I got introduced to the deliciously soft avocado chapati or roti.

Avocado Spinach Chapati

Nutrition in Every Bite fo Avocado Chapati

Natural fats in avocado make roti / chapati‘s soft and buttery. Adding spinach further enhances the nutritional content of each roti / chapati. My children, especially the younger child, does not want to eat vegetables but loves all kind of breads including roti / chapati. Hence, this is a great way to add greens to my family’s daily diet without any extra effort. Now, I know that in every bite they are getting good nutrition, even if they do not eat much vegetables.

Roti / Chapati in Everyday Meal

Indian family dinner spread usually has an assortment of vegetables, lentils and side dishes served with a round flat-bread. Roti or Chapati is the most commonly used round flat bread in Indian home kitchens due to it’s light texture and ease of making. Roti can be made using whole wheat fours, multi-grain four or millet flours.

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On the contrary, Naan is more popular as Indian flat bread outside of India and often people ask me if I eat it everyday at home. Naan is more of a festive or special meal flat bread that is not common in day-today Indian household.

Avocado Spinach Chapati
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Avocado Chapati with Spinach

Simple and nutritious Avocado Spinach Chapati (Roti or Phulka) recipe for super soft, puffy and healthy round Indian flat breads. Avocado Chapati and Spinach Chapati are both popular recipes, but this Avocado Spinach Chapati recipe incorporates both in one. Avocados make chapati buttery soft, while spinach adds the essential nutrients. This is a great way to add both avocado and spinach into your daily diet. Once you start eating these avocado spinach chapati, you'll never go back to your simple plain chapati or roti.
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Resting Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: avocado chapati, avocado roti, Avocado Spinach Chapati, Avocado Spinach Roti, chapati, Indian round flat bread, Roti, Spinach chapati, Spinach Roti
Servings: 5 2 per person
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Rupali Agarwal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Stand mixer
  • Grill

Ingredients

From Pantry

  • 200 g Multigrain Flour 2 cups Plus extra for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tsp Ghee apply on rotis

Produce

  • 100 g Avocado 1 Ripe avocado peeled and smashed
  • 100 g Spinach 3 1/2 cups approximately (Optional – Look for Recipe variation below)

Instructions

Avocado Spinach Chapati Recipe

  • Place 2 cup flour in a stand mixer bowl with dough hook attachment.
    Whole wheat flour in a stand mixer bowl
  • Make a puree of avocado and spinach using blender. Use just enough water to facilitate the blending. Add salt per taste as well while making puree.
    salt being added to pureed avocado and spinach mix
  • Start adding this puree into the flour in small increments while kneading on lowest setting of stand mixer.  
    avocado puree being added to flour
  • Continue to knead until the flour comes together.  For two cups of flour you'll need approximately 1.5 cup of puree.
    avocado chapati flour in process of being kneaded
  • Sprinkle your hands with dry flour and smooth out the kneaded dough to make a smooth dough ball. At the end, it should not be sticky and smooth to touch. 
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes
    kneaded avocado chapati dough
  • When you are ready to grill, start by preheating your cast iron skillet or grill at medium heat.
  • While skillet is getting heated up, divide the dough in equal size balls.
    dough divided in equal size balls.
  • Take one ball and flatten it out between your palms. Now dust it into dry flour so that it does not stick while rolling to the rolling pin and the board. 
    dough ball dusted with flour for rolling
  • Roll out the dough ball using rolling-pin to 5-6″ in diameter, dust more dry flour if needed.
    rolled avocado chapati ready for grilling
  • Turn the heat of the griddle up to medium-high. Dust off the excess flour from the rolled roti / chapati before placing on the skillet.
    rolled chapati put on the griddle for cooking
  • Cook for 20 to 30 seconds until small bubbles appear on the surface.  Now flip, and the bottom side should have small brown spots from cooking.
    small bubbles starting to apear on the chapating being cooked
  • Now, flip again in a few seconds and the bottom side should also have the brown spots from cooking.
    chapati after flipping in cooking process
  • From this point you may continue to cook on skillet or use can use a grill to puff up the roti.
    chapati after flipping in cooking process
  • If you continue on the skillet, press the sides and center of the chapati down on the griddle using a paper towel, cheesecloth or a spatula.
    chapati puffing during the cooking process
  • Over the grill use a tong to flip the roti back and froth while it puffs. 
    using tongs to puff the chapati
  • Once cooked, remove the chapati from the heat and place it on a perforated surface like cooling rack or a mesh to avoid the sogginess from the steam. Immediately smear the top side with melted ghee or butter.
    chapati left on a cooling rack to cool
  • Repeat the process with remaining dough balls.
    cooked stack of avocado chapatis

Avocado Chapati Recipe variation without Spinach and no use of mixer / blender:

  • This avocado chapati recipe variation only uses Avocado and does not require spinach. Stand mixer or blender is also not required in this recipe variation.
  • Place 2 cup flour in a medium bowl.
  • Smashed avocado and salt in flour.
    Avocado Chapati from Enhance Your Palate
  • Starting mixing the avocado mixture with the flour.
  • Gradually start adding continue to knead till the dough comes together as a ball.
  • Once all the flour is all together, knead it for 5-7 minutes using your knuckles or until smooth.
  • Make sure that dough is soft enough not stiff, that it leaves an impression when you press your finger against the dough.
    Avocado Chapati from Enhance Your Palate
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes
  • When you are ready to grill, start by preheating your cast iron skillet or grilled over a medium heat.
  • While skillet is getting heat up, meanwhile divide the dough in equal size balls. I was able to get 10 balls out of it.
  • Take one ball, flatten it between your palms, and dust lightly in dry flour.
  • Roll out the dough ball using rolling pin to 5-6″ in diameter, dust more dry flour if needed.
  • Turn the heat of the griddle up to medium-high.
  • Dust off the excess flour from the rolled roti/chapati before placing on the skillet.
  • Cook until small bubbles appear on the surface and the side that is down on the griddle starts to brown in small areas
    Avocado Chapati from Enhance Your Palate
  • This will only take a few seconds. Flip the chapati using a pair of tongs.
  • Press the sides and center of the chapati down on the griddle using a paper towel or cheesecloth, if you continue to cook on skillet only. This will help to puff up the roti. Once the second side is brown, remove the chapati from the heat and place it on a perforated surface like cooling rack or a mesh to avoid the sogginess from the steam. Immediately brush the top side with melted ghee.
  • Repeat the process with remaining dough balls.
    Avocado Chapati
  • If you happen to have gas coking range then you can finish puffing it up on open flame. Set the skillet aside and using tongs cook the chapati on an open flame. Once the chapati puffs up, flip to cook on the other side. Take the chapati off the flame and brush the top side with ghee.

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Nutrition Facts
Avocado Chapati with Spinach
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 252mg11%
Potassium 354mg10%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1905IU38%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Aditi Gupta

    June 18, 2020 at 7:52 am

    You mentioned that the rotis can stay well for 1 week in the refrigerator.
    How long can you keep the dough in refrigerator? I usually make spinach rotis, adding avocado sounds amazing! My dough stays good for about 3 days as I always make fresh rotis.

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      June 18, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Hello Aditi,

      Since Avocado oxidized really quickly, you can’t keep the dough for longer period of time in fridge. But if you really wish to store then freezing the dough would be a better option. You can divide the dough in portion for one time use( for example if you need 6 rotis for meal, then divide the dough into portion for 6 rotis) then wrap individual with cling wrap, put it in ziploc and store in freezer. Whenever you want to make rotis takeout the one portion dough an hr or 2 before and just leave it at kitchen counter until you are ready to make rotis.

      Hope this makes sense.

      Thank you – Rupali

      Reply
  2. Marianne

    March 26, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    These look amazing, can you freeze them?

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      April 1, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      Yes you can freeze them. Separate them with parchment paper in between so that they do not stuck to each other. Pack in small portions that you will use in one time.

      Reply
  3. Sariska

    February 24, 2020 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    I found this version to be the best for everyday… rotis r so healthy and soft always especially if packing for school and office lunches. I have got so much used to now making avocado spinach & whole wheat rotis/ parantha that i never miss to add both of these while making the dough.

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      February 24, 2020 at 4:54 am

      Thank you Sariska for leaving your wonderful feedback! I am so happy that recipe is working for you great. If you happen to try any other recipe from blog do let me know.

      Thank you once again for your precious time!
      Rupali Agarwal

      Reply
  4. Shal

    January 31, 2020 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    This is super healthy And yummy for kiddos And adults too!!!

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      February 24, 2020 at 4:55 am

      Thank you Shal! I am glad you find it useful.

      Thank you!
      Rupali Agarwal

      Reply
  5. Sadaf

    January 31, 2020 at 6:12 am

    This is the most convenient way to add avocado in your diet. My rotis become super soft & delicious not to forget extra nutritious

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      January 31, 2020 at 6:17 am

      Thank you so much Sadaf for dropping your valuable feedback!

      Reply
  6. April

    September 27, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    I am doing the whole30 diet and can’t have flour. Although, I can have almond flour and other nut flours. Would this work with a nut flour or even cassava flour? Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Mausam

    September 27, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks Rupali for the nutrient rich recipe. I made it and it came really good. wanted to know how do you store these rotis to have it fresh till 2-3 days?

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      September 27, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Hello Mausam, thanks for trying this recipe and I am glad you enjoyed it.
      To store these rotis:
      Shreya Naik

      Put cooked Rotis in a covered plate lined with clean kitchen towels/paper towels or inside an insulated casserole. This will keep the rotis warm and soft until serving time.

      The Rotis keep well and soft refrigerated for almost 4-5 days. Store it in a casserole or airtight container lined with paper towel.
      To freeze pack them in a pack of in the numbers you are going to use in one time) for us it is 5. So I’ll pack 5 in a ziplock covered with paper towel. To thaw just take out one pack from freezer and place it in the refrigerator the night before.

      Reheat your rotis in the microwave for 30 seconds. Covering them with a damp paper towel while reheating. Alternatively you can also reheat them on hot griddle before eating or serving them. Just warm them up on hot griddle for 15- 20 seconds each side. They warm up and get super soft to eat.

      Reply
  8. Vaishali Ahuja

    August 25, 2019 at 11:15 am

    I just made the spinach avocado chapatti yesterday for my kids. The chapattis were soft & yummy. & we all enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for sharing such a nutritional recipe.

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      August 25, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you Vaishali, for trying this recipe! I am glad that it worked out for you and you enjoyed it!!!
      Thank you for dropping your feedback as well
      Much Love
      Rupali

      Reply
  9. Reni

    August 22, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    I made it came out very soft tasty and healthy..
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      August 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you Remi for trying it and taking out time to post your feedback. I am glad that you liked the recipe.

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Bindu

    August 22, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Please let me know 190cal serving size per chapati or half chapati. Thx

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      August 22, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      Hello Bindu,
      Servings: 5 (2 per person)
      Calories: 190 kcal

      190 calories are for two Chapatis.

      Thank you
      Rupali

      Reply
  11. Gigi

    August 20, 2019 at 12:14 am

    These look awesome! Will it mix OK without a stand mixer, or is it really necessary in order to activate the gluten enough?

    Reply
    • Rupali Agarwal

      August 20, 2019 at 5:52 am

      Hello Gigi, nope you don’t need stand mixer at all. You can very well knead the dough with hands. I have a variation where you can see that I am kneading the dough with hands.
      Stand mixer is helpful when one is making dough in large quantity, for daily purpose I personally don’t use stand mixer and quickly knead it with hands.

      Thank you
      Rupali

      Reply

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