Methi Thepla (Fenugreek Flat Bread) Gujarati style

 

          Methi Thepla (Fenugreek Flat Bread) with yoghurt or some pickle is a very healthy and a sumptuous Guju style breakfast. They are very easy to carry while travelling, can be had as a snack and also serves as a great lunch box meal. As greens are loaded with many nutrients, the use of it in any manner is very beneficial to our health. 

          Methi leaves can be substituted with spinach, coriander leaves, mint leaves or any other greens of your choice. A little variation, here and there, adds some punch to your palate. So do give it a try by following the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this yummy regional recipe.

          Theplas are generally flat bread made with a combination of whole wheat flour and gram flour. It is kneaded with some chopped greens and an assortment of spices, which is then shallow fried to perfection. 

          Fenugreek leaves has amazing health benefits as it also contains anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. The use of it  lowers blood sugar and cholesterol.

          So get going and dish out these amazing theplas for a nice comfort breakfast or snack. They can be prepared in bulk and frozen for later use. 

• 1 cup atta (whole wheat flour)
• 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• 1 cup fenugreek leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1 tsp. garlic, grated
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/2  tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp.  carom seeds
• 2  tbsp. yoghurt
• 1 tbsp. oil to knead
• water as needed to knead
• oil to shallow fry

          In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except oil to shallow fry). Add very little water to knead it. If the dough becomes too sticky, more atta can be added. 

          Apply some oil and keep it covered for 10-15 minutes. Divide into equal portions and roll out each one into a thin chapatti. 

          Heat a tawa / griddle and fry the theplas, one at a time, After one side is cooked, flip it over and apply some oil on the surface. Do the same to the other side side too. 

          Fry all the remaining theplas in the similar way. Serve hot with yoghurt or pickle for a comforting breakfast. 

        In a bowl, mix all the ingredients (except oil to shallow fry). Add 

        very little water to knead it. 

             Apply some oil & keep it covered for 10-15 minutes. 

               Divide into equal portions.

                 Roll out each one into a thin chapatti. 

     Heat a tawa & fry the theplas, one at a time, After one side is 

     cooked, flip it over & apply some oil on the surface. Do the 

     same to the other side side too. 

                 Fry all the remaining theplas in the similar way.

          Serve hot with yoghurt or pickle for a comforting breakfast.