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Delicious Methi Thepla– A Perfect Breakfast To Start Your Day Right
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Methi Thepla
– A Perfect Breakfast To Start Your Day Right

65 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
18
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Methi Thepla is a famous dish of Gujarat that is not only nutritious but also delicious, filling, and perfect for breakfast. It's a simple Indian flatbread made using fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), wheat flour, gram flour, and basic spices. You can whip up this soft thepla in a short time and it is ideal for those busy mornings. Soft on the inside and adequately spicy, it is a favourite in many Indian households.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupFenugreek leaves (fresh methi, tightly packed)
1 ½ cups Whole wheat flour
¼ cup Gram flour (besan)
1 tspGinger paste
1 tspChilli paste
½ tspRed chilli powder
½ tspTurmeric powder
½ tspGaram masala
¼ tspAjwain
2 tbspSesame
½ tspCumin powder
2 tbspKasuri methi
½ tspSalt (or as required)
½ cupCurd (yoghurt)
A pinchHing
As requiredOil (for roasting)
2 tbspOil (for kneading)
for kneadingWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prep methi leaves

  • Rinse methi leaves in running water and drain them.
  • Use a paper towel to dry the leaves. 
  • Now, finely chop the leaves and put them in a large mixing bowl.

Description - Step 2

Add the spices and flours

  • Mix in ginger paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, kasuri methi, chilli paste, ajwain, sesame, and a pinch of hing.
  • Next, add in curd and salt, and mix the ingredients well.

Description - Step 3

Add the flours and knead

  • Further, add the whole wheat flour and gram flour and give it a good mix.
  • Add water if required while kneading and knead it to a smooth dough.
  • Also, add some oil to the dough and knead again.

Description - Step 4

Rest the dough

  • Cover the dough and let it rest for around 20 minutes.

Description - Step 5

Roll the theplas and cook

  • Make medium-sized balls with the dough and dust with wheat flour.
  • Take a dough ball and gently roll it into round flatbreads with the help of a rolling pin.
  • Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, put the rolled thepla on the surface. 
  • Let it cook for about 30 to 40 seconds or until some faint air pockets are seen forming on top.
  • Flip it over, add a splash of oil, and let the other side cook for another 30 to 40 seconds.
  • Flip it back once more, apply some oil, and cook until both sides have light golden spots.

Description - Step 6

Serve Warm

  • Stack the theplas while they are warm. Drape a clean cloth over them to keep them soft.

Step 1
Prep methi leaves
5 Minutes
Step 2
Add the spices and flours
3 Minutes
Step 3
Add the flours and knead
6-7 Minutes
Step 4
Rest the dough
20 Minutes
Step 5
Roll the theplas and cook
25-30 Minutes
Step 6
Serve Warm
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve methi thepla stacked on a simple plate and add a sprig of coriander on top for a fresh appeal.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair it with yoghurt or a spicy pickle along with a steaming cup of chai to make your morning brighter.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Garnish with a drizzle of ghee for extra richness.

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