Methi Thalipeeth
Veg
Vegan
A savory pancake made with multigrain flour and fresh fenugreek leaves, seasoned with spices. It's a popular breakfast or snack item in Maharashtra.
Cuisines
Saraswat
Maharashtrian
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Jowar flour |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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1/2 cup | Rice flour |
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1 cup | Methi Leaf , fresh, finely chopped |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Yogurt |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Ajwain |
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1 teaspoon | Sesame Seed |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Water , as needed |
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— | Oil , for cooking |
Instructions
- 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine jowar flour, besan, and rice flour.
- 2 Add finely chopped methi leaves, onion, yogurt, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ajwain, sesame seeds, and salt.
- 3 Mix all the ingredients well, adding water gradually to form a soft dough.
- 4 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball.
- 5 Flatten each ball into a disc, about 1/4 inch thick, using your hands or a rolling pin.
- 6 Heat a tawa or non-stick pan over medium heat and drizzle a little oil.
- 7 Place the flattened dough on the tawa and cook on one side until golden brown, then flip.
- 8 Drizzle a little more oil around the edges and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 9 Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
- 10 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.
Tips
For a softer texture, let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking.