Welcome to Love With Recipes! Hereโs a detailed and flavorful recipe for Methi Theplas, a classic Indian flatbread enriched with fenugreek leaves. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal, these theplas are both aromatic and delectable. Letโs dive into the recipe and bring a taste of India to your kitchen!
Methi Theplas: An Indian Delight
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups wheat flour ๐ฅ
- 1 cup besan (gram flour) ๐พ
- 1 cup fresh methi leaves (fenugreek leaves), finely chopped ๐ฟ
- 1 teaspoon chili powder ๐ถ๏ธ
- 1/2 cup yogurt ๐ถ
- 3/4 teaspoon salt ๐ง
- Oil for frying ๐ข๏ธ
Instructions:
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Sift the Flours:
Begin by sifting the wheat flour and besan separately to ensure they are free of lumps and aerated. This step helps in achieving a smooth and consistent dough. -
Mix Ingredients:
Create a well in the center of the sifted flours. Add the finely chopped methi leaves, chili powder, yogurt, and salt into this well. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. -
Form the Dough:
Gradually incorporate the flour from the edges of the well into the mixture. If needed, add a little water, a tablespoon at a time, to make a stiff dough. The dough should be pliable but firm. -
Knead the Dough:
Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes. This resting period allows the dough to become more manageable. -
Prepare the Portions:
After the resting period, knead the dough again for a minute or two. Divide the dough into walnut-sized portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball. -
Roll Out the Theplas:
Lightly flour your rolling surface and rolling pin. Take one dough ball, flatten it slightly, and roll it out into a thin circle, similar in thickness to a chapati. Repeat with the remaining dough balls. -
Cook the Theplas:
Heat a griddle or tawa over high heat. Once hot, lower the flame to the lowest setting. Place a rolled-out thepla on the griddle. Cook until you see small bubbles forming on the surface. -
Flip and Cook:
Flip the thepla over. Increase the flame to medium and cook until the thepla puffs up and develops golden brown spots. Smear a little oil on the upper surface, then flip the thepla once more. Apply oil to this side as well. -
Final Cooking:
Flip the thepla over one more time and cook until both sides are golden brown and crisp. Repeat this process for all the theplas. -
Serve Hot:
Serve the hot methi theplas with your favorite chutney, pickle, or yogurt for a delightful meal.
Enjoy your homemade Methi Theplas, full of vibrant flavors and aromatic spices. These flatbreads make a perfect addition to any meal and are great for a quick snack or a fulfilling lunch. Let them bring a touch of Indian cuisine to your table! ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๏ธ
