Methi Thepla
This is a healthy breakfast option from Gujarat made with fenugreek leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Methi leaves (Finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups Wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Besan
- 1 inch Ginger (Grated)
- 2 units Green chillies (Finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 3 tablespoons Plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1Combine all ingredients except the oil in a mixing bowl to form a soft dough. The moisture from the yogurt and methi leaves should suffice, so additional water is not necessary.
- 2Divide the dough into medium-sized balls based on the desired size of the thepla. Preheat a pan over medium heat.
- 3Roll each dough ball into a thin roti shape, using additional flour as needed to prevent sticking, similar to making chapati.
- 4Place the rolled thepla onto the preheated pan. When bubbles appear on the surface, flip the thepla.
- 5Spread oil on the surface of the thepla, flip, and apply oil on the other side. Press lightly with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- 6Continue cooking until both sides are well-cooked with light brown spots. Remove from heat and repeat for remaining theplas.
- 7Serve the theplas hot with a side of mango pickle, sweet mango chutney, or yogurt raita as per preference.
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