Description
Methi Thepla is a healthy and flavorful flatbread from Gujarat, made with fresh fenugreek leaves and a blend of spices, perfect for pairing with chai or pickles.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup chopped fresh fenugreek leaves (methi)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder or whole cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon green chili paste
- Salt to taste
- Water, as needed for kneading
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, gram flour, chopped fenugreek leaves, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, green chili paste, and salt.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. The fenugreek leaves will release some moisture, so start kneading the dough without adding water initially.
- If the dough feels dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water gradually, only if required, to form a smooth and pliable dough. If the dough becomes sticky, sprinkle a little more flour and knead again.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- On a floured surface, roll out each ball into a thin circle, about 6 inches in diameter.
- Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, place the rolled thepla on it.
- Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, applying a little oil around the edges, until golden brown spots appear.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- Serve hot with sweet mango pickle or enjoy plain with Indian chai.
Notes
Instead of water, you can also use yogurt to knead the dough for a richer flavor. For frying, ghee (clarified butter) can be used instead of oil for a more traditional taste. If fresh fenugreek leaves are unavailable, you can substitute with dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), adjusting the quantity as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thepla
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0