Methi thepla is most popular item of Gujarat. Gujarati makes different type of thepla but Methi thepla is most common and famous among all theplas. Methi thepla is best option for outing, picnic, lunch box and traveling because it stays good for two to three at room temperature. Methi thepla can be served as a hot or cold. It is served with plain yogurt or tea. Methi thepla can also be made using pearl millet flour ( bajara flour).
Preparation Time: 15 minute
Cooking Time:
Serve: 4
Ingredients for Methi Thepla Recipe
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Ingredients
1.
2 cup wheat flour
2.
1 cup methi (fenugreek leaves), chopped
3.
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
4.
1 tbsp red chili powder
5.
6 cloves garlic
6.
1/2 tbsp cumin- coriander powder
7.
1/2 tbsp sugar
8.
1/2 tbsp carom seeds
9.
Oil for shallow fry
10.
1/2 cup wheat flour for dusting
11.
Salt to taste
Steps of Methi Thepla Recipe
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Steps
1.
Add garlic and red chili powder in a mortal & pestle. And pound to a paste.
2.
In bowl mix flour, fenugreek leaves turmeric powder, pounded garlic and red chili paste, cumin – coriander powder, salt, sugar, carom seeds and 1 tbsp oil and mix it well.
3.
Add enough water and knead semi-soft dough. Add little oil and knead again.
4.
Cover the dough and keep aside for 10 minutes.
5.
Divide dough in to 14 equal portions. And give them round shape and press in between your palm.
6.
Roll out each portion to a circle about 5- 6 inch in diameter using dry wheat flour.
7.
Place rolled thepla on hot tawa. Flip when tiny bubbles appear on the top.
8.
Apply oil on its surface and flip it again and cook for 30 seconds.
9.
Apply oil on another side and cook it for another 30 second.
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