Thepla Recipe (Methi Thepla)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cwheat flour)
(atta
- ¼ cbajra or jowar flour)
- millet flour (optional
- 3 tbspbesan)
(gram flour
- 1 cmethi leaves)
(fenugreek leaves
- 1 tspginger
grated or ginger garlic paste
- 1green chili)
fine chopped or paste (skip for kids
- ½ tspsalt)
- ½ tspred chili powder)
(reduce for kids
- ½ tspgaram masala)
(coriander powder
- ¼ tspturmeric)
(haldi
- 4 tbspcurd)
(¼ cup yogurt
- 1 tbspoil
for dough
- 2 tbspoil
for frying
Directions
Make dough
- 1
Skip if making plain thepla - Rinse methi leaves in lot of water and drain them well. Chop them finely and add to a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add all the ingredients except oil to the mixing bowl. Begin to mix well all the ingredients to bring out the moisture from methi leaves.
- 3
Sprinkle water just as needed and knead to a soft non sticky dough. Pour 1 tbsp oil and knead it well. Taste test and add more salt if you want.
- 4
Keep it covered and rest the dough for 20 mins. Divide the dough to 8 to 9 portions. Make balls and keep covered.
How to make thepla
- 1
Lightly dust flour over the rolling area. Place a ball over the flour and flatten it slightly. Smear flour on both the sides.
- 2
Begin to roll to a 8 inch thepla of medium thickness. Similarly make about 5 and keep them aside on the platform. If you want you can cut them with a 8 inch lid.
- 3
Heat a pan or tawa on a medium high heat until hot enough. Transfer a thepla to the tawa.
- 4
Cook on a medium heat until half cooked on the bottom, then turn it and cook until golden spots appear on both the sides.
- 5
In between press down the thepla with a spatula for even cooking.
- 6
Drizzle about half tsp oil or more on each. Stack them on a cloth or kitchen tissue to keep them soft.
- 7
Serve methi thepla with curd, pickle or aam ka chunda.
Thepla Recipe (Methi Thepla)
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About this Recipe
Craving a wholesome, flavorful Indian flatbread perfect for breakfast or a light meal? This Thepla recipe delivers the authentic taste of Methi Thepla, a beloved staple, right to your kitchen. It's a satisfying way to start your day with homemade goodness.
What sets this Thepla apart is its thoughtful blend of flours—whole wheat, along with optional millet flour (bajra or jowar) and gram flour (besan). This combination yields a wonderfully soft yet sturdy texture, while the inclusion of fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) infuses each bite with its distinctive, aromatic flavor that's both slightly bitter and incredibly savory.
Expect a wonderfully pliable flatbread, subtly spiced and deeply satisfying. The fenugreek leaves lend an earthy aroma that pairs beautifully with the warmth of ginger, green chili, and a blend of traditional Indian spices like red chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric. With its wholesome ingredients, this Thepla offers a delicious and nourishing experience, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a flavorful snack.
This versatile flatbread is easily adaptable to your pantry and preferences. For a milder taste or if fresh fenugreek isn't available, simply skip the methi leaves and curd to make a delicious plain thepla. You can also adjust the spice level by reducing or omitting the green chili and red chili powder, making it kid-friendly. Experiment with different millet flours like bajra or jowar, or even omit them if you prefer a simpler whole wheat version.
Serve these delightful Theplas warm, perhaps with a dollop of yogurt, your favorite pickle, or a simple cup of chai for a truly comforting and traditional Indian breakfast.