Name: METHI THEPLA recipe by Shobha Keshwani at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Whole wheat flour ... 2 cups; Methi leaves ........... 1/2 cup; Coriander leaves ..... 1/4 cup; Yogurt ................... 1/4 cup; Salt ....................... to taste; Ghee ....... 1 tsp (for the dough); Green chillies ..... 1-2 finely chopped; Turmeric powder .. 1/4 tsp; Oil ..................... as needed for making the theplas.

ABOUT METHI THEPLA RECIPE

Thepla is a Gujarati flatbread made with wheat flour, fenugreek (methi) leaves and some spices for flavouring. The dough is kneaded with yogurt. Apart from methi you can also use some grated vegetables like doodhi, mooli palak for a change. You can serve them with some pickle or chunda for breakfast or even during lunch with some vegetables. Theplas are very healthy and can stay good in the refrigerator for a week. You can prepare them ahead and store when you are expecting some guests.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Whole wheat flour ... 2 cups
Methi leaves ........... 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves ..... 1/4 cup
Yogurt ................... 1/4 cup
Salt ....................... to taste
Ghee ....... 1 tsp (for the dough)
Green chillies ..... 1-2 finely chopped
Turmeric powder .. 1/4 tsp
Oil ..................... as needed for making the theplas.

Instructions

In a pan take 1 tbsp of oil and saute the methi and coriander leaves for half a minute.
Add the turmeric powder, green chillies and salt.
. Take the flour in a big bowl or parat (thali). Add the sauteed greens and a tsp of ghee.
Knead the dough with yogurt and a little water if needed.
. Rest the dough for an hour if you have time.
Make rotis and roast them on the griddle brushing a little oil on each side towards the end.
Serve them for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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