Methi Thepla — FamilyPlate recipe🥙

Methi Thepla

Spiced flatbread made with fenugreek leaves.

🇮🇳 Indian
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

215kcal
Calories
6g
Protein
40g
Carbs
5g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil (for kneading)
  • Oil for cooking (as needed)
  • Water (as needed)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, chopped fenugreek leaves, yogurt, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.

  2. 2

    Gradually add water and 2 tablespoons of oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the dough for about 3-4 minutes until smooth. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide the rested dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).

  5. 5

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a flat circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.

  6. 6

    Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place a rolled out thepla on the skillet.

  7. 7

    Cook for about 1-2 minutes until small bubbles start to form, then flip it over and apply a little oil on top.

  8. 8

    Cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown, flipping occasionally. Repeat with remaining dough balls.

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