Tofu Thepla Recipe (High Protein + Soft + Easy)

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Easy homemade tofu thepla that combines classic Gujarati flavors with healthy tofu goodness. Ideal for meal prep, snacks, or light lunches.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Gujarat

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Method stove top

Difficulty Moderate

Recipe Type Vegan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings Thepla bread

Calories 82kcal

Author Priya

Use firm tofu.Press gently using a paper towel or a cloth to remove extra moisture.Crumble finely with your hands or grate it.
1 cup Tofu

In a large mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour, spices, salt, spinach leaves, sesame seeds, garlic, crumbled tofu, oil.
2½ cup Whole wheat flour, ½ tablespoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Red chili powder, Salt, 1½ cup Spinach, ½ tablespoon Garlic, 1 tablespoon Cooking oil, 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Mix everything well.
Now start kneading. Tofu releases moisture, so first combine without water. Then add 2 tablespoon of water at a time only if needed.
Water
Knead into a soft, smooth dough. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.

Roll each ball into thin circles (about 6 inches wide). Do not make it too thick.

Heat a tawa or skillet on medium heat.
Place the rolled thepla on a hot tawa. Cook until bubbles appear. Flip.
Apply a little oil. Cook both sides until golden brown spots appear.
Cooking oil
Repeat with the remaining dough.

Check FAQs and other sections for more details.
The traditional thepla recipe is made without tofu and has an increased storage life. Because we are making it high protein recipe by adding tofu, the shelf life is significantly shorter.