Chapati: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in South Asian cuisine, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Nepal. Tied to everyday meals and generally refers to a round, unleavened bread cooked on a tava (griddle).

• For lunch, we had lentils and chapati
• She prepares fresh chapati every day

Broad term that can refer to any round, unleavened flatbread from Indian subcontinent cuisine. Often used interchangeably with chapati but can also indicate other types of similar breads like 'tandoori roti' baked in a tandoor.

• The curry was served with roti
• Roti is a staple in many South Asian households

Specific type of chapati that puffs up when cooked because it's finished directly on flame. More common in certain regions of India and conveys the idea of a lighter, puffier bread.

• In her kitchen, she made hot phulkas every evening
• The children love when their phulka puffs up perfectly

A more general term that can refer to any type of flat, thin bread from various cuisines worldwide. Used when the specific type of bread is not being highlighted or when referring to flat, unleavened breads in general.

• They served the soup with a side of flatbread
• Flatbread pizzas are really popular at this restaurant