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Methi Thepla / Gujarati cuisine

Methi thepla is a popular dish from Gujarati cuisine. A flatbread with the goodness of fresh fenugreek leaves and other spices makes a good breakfast or lunch option.
Author Jayashree

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Cut the fenugreek leaves finely. Immerse it in salt water, strain and keep aside.
  • Take  a wide bowl and mix all the ingredients with water into a dough of thick consistency.
  • Keep aside for ten minutes.
  • Take a ball, dust it with flour and roll into a circle.
  • Heat the tawa.Put the rolled thepla  onto the tawa. Smear oil and flip to the other side. Put oil and roast on medium flame.
  • Roast until brown spots are visible. Keep them in a container. Serve them as and when needed. Tastes good when it is hot.