gujarati thepla recipe, how to make methi thepla

5 from 1 vote

traditional gujarati flat bread recipe made whith fresh methi leaves and spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Gujarat

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword traditional recipes

Method stove top

Difficulty Moderate

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings thepla

Calories 121kcal

Author Priya

Take a large mixing bowl.
Add flour, gram flour, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida , Methi leaves and garlic . You can also add yogurt at this stage.
2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoon gram flour , 1 tablespoon plain yogurt, salt to taste, ½ cup fresh fenugreek leaves, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, a pinch asafoetida, 1 teaspoon garlic
Mix well.
Add oil and start preparing the dough.
1 tablespoon oil
Add water as per your need and prepare a soft dough.
1½ cup water
Add 1 tablespoon oil and knead your dough until smooth.
1 spoon oil
Take a portion of dough and prepare small ball.
Roll the ball to a circle to prepare a flat roti like bread.
Heat tava.
Place the flat roti you prepared.
Flip over and spread oil on the thepla. roast it on medium flame.
oil
Flip the other side. spread oil on the other side.
Roast thepla on both sides until golden brown.
Serve with curd and pickle.

Thepla can be stored for 3 to 4 days. You should AVOID YOGURT if you are planning to store it for 2-3 days.
You can add 1 tablespoon of white sesame seeds into the dough (if you don’t have any allergies). It gives a nice taste.