Healthy Carrot Methi & Mooli Thepla Recipe
Description:
Thepla is one of Gujarat’s most beloved comfort foods. Whether on a long-distance train or during a trekking trip, you’ll find Gujaratis enjoying Thepla. This flavorful flatbread, enriched with carrots, radish, and fenugreek leaves, is a perfect choice for a wholesome lunch.
Cuisine: Gujarati Recipes
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
- ½ teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- ½ cup Carrot (Gajjar), grated
- ½ cup Mooli (Radish), grated
- ½ cup Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves), finely chopped
- 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
- Oil, for cooking the Thepla
- Salt, to taste
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder (optional), asafoetida, and fenugreek leaves. Mix thoroughly to combine.
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Add the finely chopped green chili and the grated carrot and radish into the mixture.
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Gradually add water as needed, and knead the dough into a smooth, firm consistency. Add the oil and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and well-coated.
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Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
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After resting, divide the dough into equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it with your palm.
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Dust each dough ball lightly with flour and roll it into a thin circle, about 6 inches in diameter. Continue dusting with dry flour as needed to prevent sticking.
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Preheat a tawa or flat skillet on medium heat. Once hot, place the rolled thepla onto the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown spots appear.
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Once cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions.
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Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or chutney for a delightful meal!
Enjoy your Healthy Carrot Methi & Mooli Thepla as a nutritious and satisfying lunch!
