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January 9, 2013

METHI PARATHA | THEPLA

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I rarely make stuffed chapathi for dinner. Though i know its very easy n quick to make , i am not doing this often.At least this year i should try more varieties n post here.Nowadays i make thepla often in my kitchen as it is the only dish i know with methi leaves;).I don't saute the leaves as it loses its nutrients.So i chop the leaves finely and add as it is.I use buttermilk instead of water as it gives mild tangy & softness to the thepla.Do try this recipe.It comes out very soft & tastes great with a simple onion raita !
INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 200ml
  • Wheat flour – 1 cup
  • Methi leaves – 1/2 cup
  • Buttermilk- as needed
  • Jeera OR ajwain seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Dhania powder – 3/4 tsp
  • Garam masala powder – 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
  • Salt – As needed
  • Cooking oil - 1 tbsp
METHOD
  • Remove the leaves , wash it and chop roughly. Set aside.Whisk 2 tbsp of curd in 1/2 cup of water to make buttermilk.
  • In a wide bowl,take the flour , leaves ,cumin seeds or ajwain , red chilli powder , dhania powder , garam masala powder & salt. Mix it well. Then add the required buttermilk and a tbsp of oil to make a soft , pliable dough. Set aside for 30 mins.Then knead again for few minutes and make small balls of even size .
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  • Roll it to make a thin roti.Dust in the flour whenever necessary.Instead of rolling it , i used to pat it thin in a polythene sheet greased with oil. I have showed both the ways in pictures.
  • Cook both sides adding little oil ..Soft n yummy theplas are ready to eat !! Serve hot with raita & pickle ..
methi roti tile 2
thepla
Note
  • For variations , we can saute the methi leaves till it shrinks in size & then add to flour.
  • Sambar powder can used instead of red chilli pwd & dhania powder. Add 2 tsp of sambar powder for the above recipe.



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30 comments :

divyagcp said...

Healthy and delicious thepla.. Bookmarking the recipe..

Sangeetha Nambi said...

Yummy and tasty...
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Sudha Sabarish said...

Healthy thepla.Even i too won't saute it but will do bit differently.

Unknown said...

i love methi thepla!!! so flavorful and aromatic!!
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lubnakarim06 said...

One of my fav....love u r variation....looks yum....

Vimitha Durai said...

Healthy and flavorful thepla

Indian Khana said...

One of my fav...I do almost same way .looks so yum

Kitchen Chronicles said...

Healthy Methi thepla, my children luv them.

Unknown said...

Thepla is so tempting along with the killer kadumanga pickle. Yum yum

great-secret-of-life said...

my favourite Thepla
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Shruti Dhingra Wahi said...

Looks yummy and healthy too...
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Faseela said...

healthy roti....

virunthu unna vaanga said...

very yummy and healthy Thepla...
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Lifewithspices said...

healthy theplas.. too good

Shama Nagarajan said...

super yummy and delicious... .

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Savi-Ruchi said...

same pinch. I made lauki thepla this morning!
BTW, what is that deep red thing in the small bowl? Is it a chutney/pickle?

Nalini's Kitchen said...

Looks yummy and delicious......

Sangeetha Priya said...

healthy n yummy thepla!!!

divya said...

very yummy n tempting recipe...

divya said...

very yummy n tempting recipe...

lata raja said...

Easily one of my preferred ways to add these leaves regularly. You have made it flavoursome with ajwain seeds and dhania powder.

Rumana Rawat said...

Looks very yummy.. And very healthy too..

Home Cooked food said...

hot from gas to the dish and to the tummy with cup of tea. done. very nice.

Niru said...

Wow...they look restaurant style ....gorgeous....must taste delicious...

Suja Manoj said...

Nice one dear,healthy and colorful

Julie said...

Flavorful thepla dear,made perfect!
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Priya Suresh said...

Love theplas eventhough i do them rarely,such a healthy and delicious theplas.

Vikis Kitchen said...

Love variations in roti. Thepla looks very nice dear.

Amuthis Kitchen said...

Methi Tepla looks delicious.Healthy too

Chitra said...

Thanks all. @Sushma , tat red one is the pickle. Its vadu maangai ( baby mango) :)