Frank Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hi everyone, hope someone can help. Is there anywhere in the Saintes/Royan/Jonzac triangle that sells chapaties or the flour to make them please. I am having a curry night with some French friends who have never had curry and was wanting it to be authentic! Any help/advice greatly appreciated, many thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzer Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 When do you need them If it's a week or so try www.curryfrenzy.com. They supply Chapati flour. Great products at a very reasonable price, and postage is only £3 to France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Have you read my thread on "Naan Bread"?Might be easier as you don't need special flour. Mind you, I have given up the idea of making them for my guests as I am running out of time to do another dummy run, the first one having resulted in unqualified failure!Let us know how you get on, won't you? I could then learn vicariously through your experience....[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Try making some of the Indian breads in these RECIPES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Many thanks to everyone for your replies. I saw some naan bread for sale in Super U today, so will get some of that instead. Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Jetlag, glad you are sorted.I never thought one needs special flour to make chapatis. I use any bio T110 or T65 flour to make mine, and since I have discovered Manjula and her famous kitchen, they have been an easy, resounding success. In fact, they can be used as wraps, or tortillas! Watch this clip, and in 7 minutes, your chapati-making life might be changed for the better.http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/03/21/roti-chapati-flat-indian-bread/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 [quote user="jetlag"]Many thanks to everyone for your replies. I saw some naan bread for sale in Super U today, so will get some of that instead. Thanks again!![/quote]Lucky jetlag, no Super U near me, alas! En plus the boulangerie in our village closed recently so OH will be sent out tomorrow to the next village to get the baguettes.[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 [quote user="5-element"]Jetlag, glad you are sorted.I never thought one needs special flour to make chapatis. I use any bio T110 or T65 flour to make mine, and since I have discovered Manjula and her famous kitchen, they have been an easy, resounding success. In fact, they can be used as wraps, or tortillas! Watch this clip, and in 7 minutes, your chapati-making life might be changed for the better.http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/03/21/roti-chapati-flat-indian-bread/[/quote]preHey, 5-e, that sounds like something even a dolt like me can manage. I have to finish preparing the meal for tomorrow and sorting out the dishes, cutlery, etc but, if I have time, I will definitely have a go at the chapatis.Miam, miam..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Sweet, before Manjula, all my chapatis turned out like cardboard. Sometimes, half-carbonised too. Never like the ones in Indian restos. Now I can't believe how easy it is. Last time I made some (with overseas visitors), one said: "I didn't know you could buy tortillas here!!!" They are also easier to digest than bread (no yeast). Trouble is, it's difficult not to eat too many.[:)]Good luck for tomorrow's guests (although I doubt very much that you would need luck, as you seem pretty competent!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 [quote user="gosub"]Try making some of the Indian breads in these RECIPES[/quote]Les, that's a fantastic site altogether. Will get together with my neighbour when I'm ready to order stuff. Postage is only £7.50 to France if over £30.Have you used them yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 [quote user="sweet 17"][quote user="gosub"]Try making some of the Indian breads in these RECIPES[/quote]Les, that's a fantastic site altogether. Will get together with my neighbour when I'm ready to order stuff. Postage is only £7.50 to France if over £30.Have you used them yourself?[/quote]I have used them many times, in France and the UK. Fantastic delivery service and quality goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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