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THEPLA RECIPE warm golden thepla stack on white napkin with sesame and fenugreek leaves
Olivia Farnsworth

Thepla Recipe: Irresistibly Simple & Delicious

Discover the authentic taste of Gujarat with this easy Thepla Recipe. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, this dish incorporates fresh methi leaves and aromatic spices to deliver one of the best methi paratha recipes. Whether you call it methi paratha or thepla, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 68

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch methi / fenugreek leaf
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ¼ tsp ajwain
  • 2 tbsp sesame
  • 1 tsp chilli paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp kasuri methi
  • pinch hing
  • ½ cup curd
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cup wheat flour
  • ¼ cup besan
  • water, for kneading
  • oil, for roasting

Method
 

  1. Clean and finely chop the methi leaves.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, besan, turmeric, chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala, ajwain, sesame seeds, kasuri methi, hing, and salt.
  3. Add chopped methi leaves to the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix in chilli paste, ginger paste, and curd.
  5. Slowly add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough.
  6. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  7. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
  8. Roll each ball into thin circles using wheat flour for dusting.
  9. Heat a tawa or flat pan on medium flame.
  10. Place a rolled thepla on the pan, cook for 30 seconds or until small bubbles appear.
  11. Flip and apply a little oil on the cooked side.
  12. Flip again and apply oil on the other side, cook until both sides are golden brown.
  13. Remove and keep warm.
  14. Repeat for all dough balls.
  15. Serve hot with yogurt, pickles, or chutney.

Notes

  • For softer theplas, add a little more curd or oil to the dough. You can also add grated bottle gourd for variation. Store leftover theplas wrapped in a clean cloth to retain softness.