An authentic taste of Gujarati culture, thepla is more than just a dish. While methi is the classic ingredient in thepla, we’ve boosted its nutritional value and added a velvety texture by including spinach in this recipe. It pairs well with a variety of Indian sides, like achar, dahi, or even a steaming cup of chai.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cupsWhole wheat flour
1 cupFresh spinach leaves (palak)
1/2 cupFresh fenugreek leaves (methi)
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspRed chilli powder
1 tspCumin powder
1 tspGinger-garlic paste
2 tbspCurd
1 tbspOil or ghee
1 tbspFresh coriander (finely chopped)
To tasteSalt
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Directions
Description - Step 1
Make dough
Combine 1 tablespoon of oil, ground spices, finely chopped spinach and methi, coriander, ginger-garlic paste, and whole wheat flour in a big bowl. Add some salt and knead a soft, malleable dough by adding sufficient water. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Description - Step 2
Roll out the theplas
Make medium-sized balls of dough. Roll each one out with a rolling pin into a thin, circular disc, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Each theplas should be approximately the size of a roti.
Description - Step 3
Cook the theplas
Start heating a tawa over medium heat. Toast one rolled thepla until it turns light brown. Cook until crisp on both sides, flipping and adding a little oil or ghee. Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls, and your healthy green theplas will be ready.