Gujarati Thepla Recipe

Ingredients:

• Fenugreek Leaves – 2 tbsp (fresh or dried)
• Whole Wheat Flour – 3 cups
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Yogurt – 1 cup
• Salt – 2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
• Minced Garlic – 1 tbsp
• Cilantro/Coriander Leaves/Dhaniya – 1/4 cup, packed
• Warm Water – 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp

Method:

1. In a big bowl, mix Whole Wheat Flour and Oil (2 tbsp) and incorporate the two well together.
2. In a separate bow, mix well the following: Yogurt, Salt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Minced Garlic, Fenugreek Leaves, Cilantro.
3. Mix the above Yogurt mixture into the Flour and knead.
4. Add additional Warm Water little at a time if needed. Knead to form a ball of dough.
5. Drizzle a few drops of Oil, smear, cover and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes.
6. Heat a tawa/flat skillet on medium flame.
7. Make golf size balls of the dough and start rolling just as you would for chapati. Use dry Flour to dust.
8. Roll and place on a hot Tawa and cook.
9. Once the dough starts to change color, flip and cook for a couple of minutes on the other side.
10. Drizzle a few drops of Oil and smear and flip once again.
11. Drizzle and smear Oil on this side as well.
12. Press gently with a spatula and allow to cook till there are a few golden spots.
13. Take off the skillet and serve hot or place in a hot casserole till ready to serve.