Mint Thalipeeth

          Thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast prepared from multigrain flours. Very healthy and wholesome, they can be had as a snack, breakfast, dinner or can be a great lunch box meal too. But let me share my version of Thalipeeth made of gram flour, whole wheat flour, mint puree and other basic ingredients easily available in your kitchen. It turned out real yummy. It can be enjoyed with yoghurt, pickles, chutney or butter. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• 1 cup atta (whole wheat flour)
• 1 cup mint puree
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida 
• 1 tsp. flax seed
• 1 tsp. kalonji (nigella seeds)
• 1-2 tbsp. oil to knead
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• oil to shallow fry 

            In a bowl, combine all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil to shallow fry ). Knead into a dough by adding water, only if required. Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

          Divide the dough into equal portions. Take each portion and spread it directly on a greased tawa / griddle into a circle just like a chapatti with the help of some water.

          Make few holes on it. Drizzle 2 tsp. oil in the holes and around the edges and fry on a low flame on both sides till done.

          Make similar Thalipeeth with the remaining dough and relish them hot, with pickle, butter, plain yoghurt, raita or green chutney.

                    Mix all the ingredients (except oil to shallow fry). Knead into a dough by         
                    adding water, only if required.

                                 Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

                  Divide dough into equal portions. Take each portion & spread it directly 
                  on a greased tawa into a circle, like a chapati with the help of some water.

                  Make few holes on it. 

                         Drizzle 2 tsp. oil in the holes & around edges & fry on a low flame 

                         on both sides till done.

                   Relish them hot with pickle, butter, plain yoghurt, raita or green chutney.

Oats Thalipeeth

          Thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast prepared from multigrain flours. Very healthy and wholesome, they can be had as a snack, breakfast, dinner or can be a great lunch box meal too. But today I made Thalipeeth using oats, a little bit of besan and other ingredients that are easily available in every kitchen. 

          You can also add greens like spinach, fenugreek, mint, etc. to make them more nutritious. It can be enjoyed with yoghurt, pickles, chutney or butter. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 1 cup oats flour
• 2 tbsp. besan (gram flour)
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
• pinch of asafoetida
• 1 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji)
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
• 1-2 fresh red / green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp. oil to knead
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• oil to shallow fry

           In a bowl, combine all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil to shallow fry ). Knead into a dough by adding water, little at a time. Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

          Divide the dough into small equal portions. Take each portion and spread it directly on a greased tawa / griddle into a small circle just like a poori with the help of some water.

          Make a hole in the centre. Drizzle 1-2 tsp. oil in the hole and around the edges and fry on a medium flame on both sides till done.

          Make similar Thalipeeth with the remaining dough and relish them hot, with pickle, butter, plain yoghurt, raita or green chutney. (Makes about 7 thalipeeth)

   

                    Mix all ingredients (except oil to shallow fry). Knead into a dough by 
                    adding water, little at a time. Cover & keep for 10-15 min.

                  Divide dough into small equal portions. Take each portion & spread it
                  directly on a greased tawa into a small circle with help of some water.

                Make a hole in the Centre. Drizzle 1-2 tsp. oil in the hole & around the edges
                and fry on a medium flame on both sides till done.

                                  Make similar Thalipeeth with remaining dough.

                            Relish with pickle, butter, plain yoghurt, raita or green chutney.

Kasuri Methi Thalipeeth (Multi Grain Flat Bread with Dry Fenugreek Leaves)

           Thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast prepared from multi grain flours. Very healthy and wholesome, it can also be had as a snack, dinner or can be a great lunch box meal too. 

           Today I prepared this dish by adding some crushed kasuri methi, fried onion and other essential ingredients. It can be enjoyed with either raita, spiced yoghurt. pickle, green chutney or butter. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this nutritious delicacy.

• 1/2 cup atta (whole wheat flour)
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup jowar atta (sorghum flour)
• 1/2 cup ragi flour (finger millet flour)
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• 2 tbsp. kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed
• 1/2 cup fried onion
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• oil to shallow fry

          In a bowl, combine all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). Knead into a dough by adding water, little at a time. Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

          Divide into small equal portions. Take each portion and spread it directly on a greased tawa / griddle into a small circle just like a poori with the help of some water. Make a hole in the centre.

          Drizzle 1-2 tsp. oil in the hole and around the edges and fry on a medium flame on both sides till done.

          Make similar Thalipeeth with the remaining dough and relish them hot with pickle, butter, plain yoghurt, raita or green chutney.

                 Mix all ingredients (except oil). Knead into a dough by adding water, little 
                 at a time. Cover & keep aside for 10-15 minute

                  Divide into small equal portions. Take each portion & spread it directly 
                  on a greased tawa into a small circle with help of some water. Make a
                  hole in the centre.

                  Drizzle 1-2 tsp. oil in the hole & around edges & fry on a medium flame
                  on both sides till done.

                  Relish them hot with pickle, butter, plain yoghurt, raita or green chutney.

                             

Spinach Thalipeeth - Maharashtrian Breakfast

          Thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast prepared from multi grain flours. Very healthy and wholesome, it can also be had as snacks, dinner or can be a great lunch box meal too. I prepared this delicious dish by adding some chopped spinach. It can be enjoyed with either some raita, spiced yoghurt or any pickle of your choice. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this nutritious delicacy.

• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup atta (whole wheat flour)
• 1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
• 1/2 cup bajra atta (finger millet flour) 
• salt to taste
• 1-2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• oil to shallow fry
• raita, yoghurt or pickles to serve

          In a bowl mix together all the flours, followed by all the dry spices and other ingredients (except oil). Knead into a dough by adding water little at a time. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

         Divide into small equal portions. Spread into a small circle, just like puris on a greased tawa / griddle. Make a hole in the centre. 

          Fry on a low flame on both sides by drizzling 1-2 tsp. oil on the hole and around the edges. Flip it over when one side is done. 

          Make similar Thalipeeth with the remaining dough and fry to perfection. Serve them hot with raita, yoghurt or pickle.

                                  In a bowl, mix all the flours.

                                  Add all the dry spices.

                                  Add rest of the ingredients...

                                  .....followed by spinach.

                                  Combine everything well.

                                 Knead into a dough by adding water, little at a time.

                     Divide into small equal portions. Spread into a small circle, just like poori
                     on a greased tawa. Make a hole in the centre. 

                   Fry on a low flame on both sides by drizzling 1-2 tsp. oil on the hole & 
                   around the edges. Flip it over when one side is done. 

                                 Serve them hot with raita, yoghurt or pickle.