Thepla

Add a burst of authentic Gujarati flavor to your table with this delicious and nutritious Thepla recipe! Perfectly spiced and delightfully soft, these traditional flatbreads are made with whole wheat flour, fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), and a medley of aromatic spices like turmeric, carom seeds, and sesame. The dough is enriched with yogurt for a subtle tang and kneaded to perfection for a tender texture. Easy to roll and cook on a hot tawa, these golden, lightly oiled Theplas pair beautifully with cooling yogurt or tangy pickles, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, lunch, or as a travel-friendly snack. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, Thepla is a versatile, must-try dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Gujarat to your home.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup fenugreek leaves (methi), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 small green chili
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 0 as needed oil for cooking

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, finely chopped fenugreek leaves, yogurt, and 1/4 cup of water.

Step 2

Grate the ginger and finely chop the green chili. Add them to the bowl along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, sesame seeds, and salt.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients and knead them into a soft dough. Add more water as needed. Once done, add 2 tablespoons of oil and knead again until smooth.

Step 4

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 10-12 equal portions and roll them into balls.

Step 6

Heat a tawa or non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Take a dough ball and roll it into a thin circle about 5-6 inches in diameter using a rolling pin. Use some dry flour to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Place the rolled thepla onto the hot tawa. Cook for about a minute until bubbles start to form on the surface.

Step 9

Flip the thepla and drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

Step 10

Flip again and cook the other side until golden brown spots appear. Repeat with remaining dough balls.

Step 11

Serve warm with yogurt or pickles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	561.8 grams (561.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1350

Total Fat 54.00g	69%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 2504mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 191.20g	70%
Dietary Fiber 39.40g	141%
Total Sugars 4.20g
Protein 42.10g	84%

Vitamin D 14IU	72%
Calcium 766mg	59%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 2378mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.2%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 53.9%