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Kenyan Chapati with Cinnamon and Cardamom

Name: Kenyan Chapati with Cinnamon and Cardamom
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 3 cups; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon; Ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Warm water, 1 ¼ cups; Vegetable oil (for frying), 2 tablespoons; Extra flour (for dusting), as needed

Discover the Kenyan chapati with a delightful hint of cinnamon and cardamom, elevating this classic to new aromatic heights.

4.1(115 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 22, 2025

Kenyan Chapati with Cinnamon and Cardamom — Side Dish served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For Cooking

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 243 kcal
Protein: 5.04 g
Carbs: 38.6 g
Fat: 7.4 g
Fiber: 1.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1946 kcal
Protein: 40.3 g
Carbs: 308.8 g
Fat: 59.2 g
Fiber: 11.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 3 cups	1365	39	285	3	9
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	49	0	12.6	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon	6	0.1	1.8	0	1.3
Ground cardamom 1 teaspoon	6	0.2	1.4	0.2	0.6
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Warm water 1 ¼ cups	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil (for frying) 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Extra flour (for dusting) as needed	40	1	8	0	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom together.
2
Add oil and water
Add the vegetable oil and gradually incorporate the warm water while mixing to form a soft dough.
3
Knead the dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.

Resting the Dough

1
Cover dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth.
2
Let it rest
Allow it to rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
Tip: ⚠ Ensure the dough is well-kneaded and rested for easy rolling. 💡 If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour as you knead.

How to Make Kenyan Chapati with Cinnamon and Cardamom

Total time: 2 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Shaping the Chapati
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
2
Rolling Out
Flatten each ball using a rolling pin into thin, round discs, dusting with flour as needed.
3
Pan-frying
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook each chapati for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly puffed.