Methi Thepla (મેથી થેપલા)

Soft, spiced flatbreads kneaded with fresh fenugreek leaves, yogurt, and gentle spices — a beloved travel food from Gujarati kitchens.

Cuisine: Gujarati (Gujarat) · Style: Bread Meal · Protein: Veggies · Total time: 35 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup besan
• 1 cup chopped methi leaves
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp ajwain
• 2 tbsp oil + more for cooking
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, besan, methi, yogurt, and all spices.
2. Drizzle oil and mix, then add water little by little to form a soft, pliable dough.
3. Rest the dough for 15 minutes.
4. Divide into small balls and roll out thin discs, dusting with flour as needed.
5. Cook on a hot tawa, flipping once, and drizzle a little oil on each side until golden brown spots appear.
6. Stack and serve warm with yogurt, chhundo, or pickle.

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