Ingredients
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1.5 Cup (Finely Chopped) Fresh Methi Leaves
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Small Piece (Coarsely Pounded) Ginger
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2-3 (Coarsely Pounded) Green Chillies
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1 Tsp Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
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1.5 Tbsp White Sesame Seeds
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1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
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1 Tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
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1.5 Tsp Coriander Powder
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Salt As Per Taste
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A Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
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2 Tbsp Curd
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2-3 Tsp + For Cooking Oil
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2 Tbsp Besan (Gram Flour)
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1 Cup + More Wheat Flour
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Water As Required (For Dough)
About
Methi Thepla is a traditional Gujarati flatbread made with whole wheat flour, fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), and a blend of spices. It is soft, tasty, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or travel meals. Thepla is often served with curd, pickle, or chutney, making it a wholesome and delicious dish. This nutritious flatbread stays fresh for long hours, making it ideal for lunchboxes and road trips.
Benefits:
- Rich in Iron: Fenugreek leaves are packed with iron, helping boost hemoglobin levels and combat anemia.
- Good for Digestion: Methi contains fiber and antioxidants that support gut health and prevent constipation.
- Diabetes-Friendly: Fenugreek helps regulate blood sugar levels, making it a great choice for diabetics.
- Boosts Immunity: The combination of methi and spices provides essential vitamins and minerals that strengthen immunity.
- Weight Management: Whole wheat flour and methi keep you full for longer, reducing unhealthy cravings.
- Energy-Boosting: Thepla is a nutritious and filling meal that provides sustained energy throughout the day.
Steps
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MIX CHOPPED METHI LEAVES, POUNDED GINGER, AND GREEN CHILLIES IN A BOWL. |
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ADD AJWAIN, SESAME SEEDS, TURMERIC, KASHMIRI CHILLI POWDER, CORIANDER POWDER, SALT, HING, CURD, AND OIL. |
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ADD BESAN AND WHEAT FLOUR, MIX WELL, THEN ADD WATER GRADUALLY TO FORM A SOFT DOUGH. |
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GREASE DOUGH WITH OIL, DIVIDE INTO SMALL PORTIONS, AND ROLL INTO THICKER THEPLAS USING DRY FLOUR. |
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COOK ON A HEATED TAWA UNTIL BOTH SIDES TURN GOLDEN, APPLYING OIL AS NEEDED. SERVE HOT WITH PICKLE OR YOGURT! |