Methi Thepla
Veg
Vegan
A spiced flatbread made with fenugreek leaves, flour, and spices, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
Cuisines
Vidarbha
Haryanvi
Maharashtrian
Marwari
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Whole wheat flour |
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1/4 cup | Gram Flour |
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1 cup | Methi Leaf , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 tablespoon | Yogurt |
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1 tablespoon | Oil , for cooking |
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1 tablespoon | Sesame Seed |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Water , as needed |
Instructions
- 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, besan, chopped methi leaves, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, and salt.
- 2 Add yogurt and oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- 3 Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 4 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball.
- 5 Flatten each ball and roll it out into a thin circle using a rolling pin, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- 6 Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat.
- 7 Place the rolled thepla on the hot tawa and cook for about 30 seconds until bubbles form.
- 8 Flip the thepla and drizzle a little oil around the edges. Cook until golden brown spots appear on both sides.
- 9 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
- 10 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.
Tips
For best results, use fresh methi leaves and adjust spices according to taste.