Mix together the gram flour, salt, red chilli powder and oil well. Knead the mixture to a dough for about five minutes. Add the fenugreek leaves and knead for another three minutes or 'till it is soft.

Heat oil in a deep-frying pan on very high heat. Rub some oil on your palm. Roll out the dough into a long strip one inch thick. Cut the roll into inch size pieces. Flatten each piece out into a round shape.

Lightly dust both sides of the small chapatis with maida. Fry very lightly on low flame to a golden yellow color. Take them out with a sieve type ladle and drain the oil completely.