Name: ~Khapli Atta Lauki Thepla~ Recipe: A Healthy Take On A Gujarati Classic
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cups Aashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta; 1 small Lauki; 3 tablespoons Gram flour; 2 tablespoons Curd; 1 small Green chilli, crushed to a paste; 1 inch Ginger, crushed to a paste; ½ teaspoon Coriander powder; ½ teaspoon Cumin powder; ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder; ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon Oil (for dough); to taste Salt; as required Oil (for roasting)

Question 1

1. What is the shelf life of lauki thepla?

Accepted Answer

Lauki thepla have a long shelf life; they last 3-4 days at room temperature and up to 7 days if kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Question 2

2. Can I add other vegetables to this thepla?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can add a mix of grated vegetables like carrots, cucumber, cabbage and much more. These vegetables add extra nutrition and flavour to your lauki thepla recipe.

Question 3

3. What is the difference between roti and thepla?

Accepted Answer

Roti is an unleavened flatbread made of atta and nothing else, while thepla is a Gujarati preparation prepared with protein-rich flour like besan and is spiced with different herbs and spices.

Question 4

4. What is khapli atta, and how is it different from regular wheat flour?

Accepted Answer

Khapli atta is an ancient flour made from emmer wheat, differing from regular wheat flour in terms of grain type and nutritional value. Using Aashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta in your recipes guarantees 30 per cent more protein than regular atta flour.

Question 5

5. Do I need to squeeze the water out of the grated lauki?

Accepted Answer

No, grated lauki has a sufficient amount of moisture in it, which helps to bind the mixture together. However, this allows you to skip the use of water entirely in this recipe.

Khapli Atta Lauki Thepla

Khapli Atta Lauki Thepla Recipe: A Healthy Take On A Gujarati Classic

Ingredients

Khapli Atta Lauki Thepla
Recipe: A Healthy Take On A Gujarati Classic