Chapati/Roti Maker: Make Chapatis with Less Oil

A roti/chapati maker takes the hassle out of making chapatis. They are convenient to use since there is no need to roll out and shape the chapati; the appliance does it. There is no need to use oil for frying; the non stick surfaces do not allow the chapati dough to stick on them. This makes the chapatis healthier. If desired, a little oil can be added while mixing the dough. Also, their taste is different from the normal chapatis made using a stove, as these have a lot of oil in them.

Their energy saving comes from the fact that the chapatis are placed in direct contact with the hot surface. The heating element is directly beneath this surface that is made of aluminum. Aluminium heats up and distributes heat quickly. There is a thermostat that maintains a constant temperature. When the appliance gets hotter than the set temperature, the thermostat switches it off. When it cools down below the set temperature, it switches on the appliance. Electrical energy is not flowing constantly; it only flows when thermostat is on.

For a chapati/roti maker rated 1,800W and switched on for a total time of 40 minutes, the energy consumed is 1.2kWh. Remember electrical energy is measured in kWh and 1 kWh costs roughly UgShs1,000 (26 US cents) as of April 2023. The cost of 1.2kWh is therefore Shs1,200.

To clean the equipment, simply wipe with a damp cotton towel. Never dip the chapati/maker in water as this will cause short circuit and damage the appliance. When the machine has heated up, never make the two hot surfaces come into contact without a chapati/roti in the middle. Otherwise it will over heat, and the appliance will blow.

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