Tofu Thepla Recipe (High Protein + Soft + Easy)
Easy homemade tofu thepla that combines classic Gujarati flavors with healthy tofu goodness. Ideal for meal prep, snacks, or light lunches.
Servings 20 Thepla bread
Calories 82kcal
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cup Whole wheat flour
- ½ tablespoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds white
- Salt to taste
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 cup Tofu Extra firm, shredded
- 1½ cup Spinach chopped, Fresh or Frozen
- ½ tablespoon Garlic mined or paste
For Kneading
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
- Water as needed
For cooking thepla
- Cooking oil as needed
- ½ cup Whole wheat flour for dusting
Instructions
How to Prepare Tofu
- 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
Step 1: Make the Dough
- 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.
Step 2: Divide Dough
- Make 20 equal lemon-sized balls.
- Dust lightly with flour.½ cup Whole wheat flour
Step 3: Roll Thepla
- Roll each ball into thin circles (about 6 inches wide). Do not make it too thick.
Step 4: Cook
- 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.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
