Roti, often called chapati, is an Indian unleavened bread which is cooked on a hot Tava. A Tava is a traditional flat griddle used for cooking most Indian Bread. A large frying pan makes an adequate substitute. Made from whole wheat, Roti has a long tradition and is used to make meals easier to eat with the hands, by simply tearing and forming into a scoop to pick up the food. It is usually eaten hot, or within a few minutes of cooking.