Methi chapatis  are tasty and healthy. It is a popular dish of the Gujaratis. It is known by the name of “Thepla”.  It makes an ideal mid day meal  or pack it in the  lunch box.

Methi or fenugreek leaves have a distinct taste and give a good taste to all the dishes. It is ideal to include as it is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Calcium and minerals such as folate and riboflavin. It also contains antioxidants which helps the body to heal naturally.

I love using methi leaves in my cooking. I use it to make a lentil stir fry, pairs well with chapati. Dal with methi is absolutely delicious. And I make alu methi once in a fortnight. Methi delight is good as a snack but I prefer to make it as an accompaniment with meals.

Gujarati thepla, methi paratha

The ingredients that you need are:

• wheat flour 2 cups
• gram flour 1tbsp
• fenugreek or methi leaves 2 bunch
• chilli powder 2 tsp
• turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
• a pinch of asafoetida
• cumin powder 1 tsp
• coriander powder 1 tsp
• curd 1 tbsp
• salt to taste
• oil for smearing

Method:

1. Cut the fenugreek leaves finely. Immerse it in salt water, strain and keep aside.
2. Take  a wide bowl and mix all the ingredients with water into a dough of thick consistency.
3. Keep aside for ten minutes.
4. Take a ball, dust it with flour and roll into a circle. Smear oil, fold it into half, and again into a quarter. Dust with a little flour, roll it into a circle as a chapati. 
5. Heat a skillet. Put the rolled thepla  onto the tawa. Smear oil and flip to the other side. Put some oil and allow it to cook for a few seconds. 
6. Roast until brown spots are visible. Keep them in a container. Serve them as and when needed. Tastes good when it is hot. 

Take a tip:

• Fenugreek leaves should be cleaned well. Use only the leaves here.
• Addition of gram flour is optional.