Indian Flat Bread - Chapati or Phulka as know in India

By:Rohtki Arora, Updated: Dec 27, 2021 | 14:37 IST

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Chapati

Ask any Indian about their staple food and they’re going to tell you chapati. Chapati is made out of wheat flour and is eaten by a maximum number of Indians at least once or twice a day along with different curries and vegetables. It has many nutritional benefits and completes each meal. No matter how many vegetables are there on the table, they cannot be complete without ghee laden chapatis. In fact, it is eaten so much that chefs have come up with innovative recipes revolving around this bread made of dough.



Nutritional facts:
For 1 medium-sized chapati (40 grams)

NUTRITIONAL FACT

 MEASURE
Calories

 120
Total fat

 3.7 g
Cholesterol

 0 mg
Sodium

 119 mg
Potassium

 78 mg
Carbohydrates

 18 g
Protein

 3.1 g
Calcium

 1.1% of Daily Value
Iron

 4.9% of Daily Value


Some health and nutritional benefits of chapati are:

1. Diabetic friendly: Unlike other breads, whole wheat chapatis can be consumed by diabetic patients. Wheat is a good source of minerals like magnesium and potassium that slow down the absorption of glucose in blood and enhance the production of insulin.

2. Good for digestion: Chapatis contain a high value of dietary fiber that is very beneficial for problems like constipation. Consuming chapatis everyday is said to improve the overall digestion and also reduce acidity.

3. Great source of energy: Whole wheat chapatis contain complex carbohydrates that can boost energy levels. An addition of ghee or butter can also provide some fats to the body. Chapatis are an ideal food for those who exercise regularly as they provide energy and keep the body full for longer.

4. Rich in phosphorus: Phosphorus helps in calcium absorption in the bones. Chapatis make up for intake of required amounts of phosphorus for the body thus improving calcium absorption which leads to strong bones and teeth.

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