Methi Thepla

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Ingredients

1 cup	whole wheat flour
1/4 cup	besan (gram flour)
1 cup	fresh methi leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 tablespoon	yogurt
1 tablespoon	oil
1 tablespoon	sesame seeds
—	salt to taste
—	water as needed
—	oil for cooking

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.