Methi Thepla

Methi Thepla

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

whole wheat flour 1 cup Whole wheat flour
Gram Flour 1/4 cup Gram Flour
Methi Leaf 1 cup Methi Leaf , chopped
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Yogurt 1 tablespoon Yogurt
oil 1 tablespoon Oil , for cooking
Sesame Seed 1 tablespoon Sesame Seed
salt Salt , to taste
water Water , as needed

Instructions

  1. 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. 2 Add yogurt and oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  3. 3 Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball.
  5. 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. 6 Heat a tawa or flat pan over medium heat.
  7. 7 Place the rolled thepla on the hot tawa and cook for about 30 seconds until bubbles form.
  8. 8 Flip the thepla and drizzle a little oil around the edges. Cook until golden brown spots appear on both sides.
  9. 9 Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
  10. 10 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.

Tips

For best results, use fresh methi leaves and adjust spices according to taste.