Methi Thepla Recipe

Thepla is a type of flatbread that is popularly consumed in Gujarat, India. It can be served along with vegetables, or eaten by itself. Since it is dry, it is a great snack to take to the office or with you when you are travelling.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Makes 22 theplas

Ingredients
? 1/2 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
? 2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
? 1 tbsp oil
? 2 tbsp yoghurt
? 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
? 1 tsp chilli powder
? 1 tsp sugar
? Salt to taste
? Whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
? Oil for cooking
? Chunda or sweet mango pickle for serving

Method
? Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead them into a soft dough using enough water.
? Divide the dough into 22 equal portions and roll out each portion into a flat roti, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
? Heat a non-stick pan (tava) and cook each thepla on a medium flame, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown on both sides.
? Serve hot with chunda or sweet mango pickle.

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*Recipe courtesy: Methi Thepla, tarladalal.com