Methi Thepla is a popular Indian flatbread, and it is considered as one of the best dishes for breakfast.

METHI THEPLA

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By Manpreet Kaur

May, 24th

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Servings
2 persons
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
11 - 13

Ingredients

  • 100 gm Whole Wheat Flour (Gehu ka Atta)
  • 3 tbsp Gram Flour (Besan)
  • 2 tbsp Yogurt (Dahi)
  • 5-6 gm Fenugreek Leaves (Methi ke Patte)
  • 1/2 Green Chili (Hari Mirch)
  • 1/2 inch Ginger (Adrak)
  • 1 tsp Caraway Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (Safed Til)
  • 2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Oil for roasting
  • Salt as per taste
  • Water for dough preparation

Instructions

  • FOR DOUGH PREPARATION: STEP 1)Get a bowl or plate and add the Whole Wheat Flour, Gram Flour, chopped Green Chili, chopped Ginger, Cumin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, chopped Fenugreek Leaves, Yogurt and Salt to it. STEP 2)Mix these ingredients thoroughly. STEP 3)Prepare a dough using Water. STEP 4)Once the dough is formed, apply a couple of teaspoons of Oil to it and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • FOR THEPLA PREPARATIONS: STEP 1)Make medium-sized balls out of the dough. STEP 2)Roll the Theplas using rolling pin. STEP 3)Turn on the heat and place a Tawa on top of it. Make sure the flame is set to high. STEP 4)As the Tawa turns hot, roast the rolled Theplas with the help of Oil or Ghee. STEP 5)Cook the Theplas on both sides and serve them hot with Pickle or Dahi.

Notes/Tips

If you want to make Theplas for long journeys, make sure you apply extra Oil or Ghee to them. The added layer of Oil protects the flatbreads from bacterias. If your kids don’t like Methi, you can replace it with any of their favorite leafy veggies.