Thepla

Gujarati's and snacks can never be parted! And we can honestly say, Gujarati's do make the best snacks! "Thepla" (th-ape-la) is easy and amazing and right from the State of Gujarat and now we can all relish and enjoy it. It is a bread or a snack that is healthy (no frying needed), full of flavor and has a great shelf-life. Make a few or a lot and take it along for whatever your path and make some great Thepla memories.

 

Prep Time: 7 min                   Makes: 7-8
Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Flour (Chapati Flour) – 1 cup
Yogurt – 1/2 cup
Sugar – 1 tbsp
Minced Ginger – 2 tsp
Minced Garlic – 2 tsp
Cumin Powder -1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder – 1/4 tsp or to taste
Green Chillies – to taste (minced)
Salt – 1 tsp or to taste
Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) – 2 tbsp
Spinach- chopped 1/4 cup
Baby Carrots- Grated, 4
Broccoli- Grated 1tbsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Oil – for pan frying
Method:
1. Combine the Follow in a bowl – Yogurt and Sugar.
2. Mix well and break down all the lumps.
3. To this add – Ginger, Garlic, Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Green Chillies, Salt, Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves), Carrots, Spinach, and Broccoli.
4. Mix again and set aside till ready to use.
5. To make the dough add the Oil (2 tbsp) and work the Oil into the flour till well incorporated.
6. Add in the Yogurt/Spice mixture and make a dough without using any additional Water.
7. Once it all comes together in a dough, knead for a few minutes.
8. Heat a Tawa on medium heat till nice and hot.
9. Divide the dough and make golf size balls.
10. Take one and form a smooth ball and then flatten with your palms.
11. Dust in some Whole Wheat Flour and start rolling it with a rolling pin on a flat surface.
12. Roll it out similar to Chapati or Tortillas for thickness.
13. Once done rolling, dust off excess Flour and place it on the hot tawa.
14. Move the Thepla a little so it does not stick and the allow it to cook on the underside till you see a few bubbles appear.
15. Once the bubbles are visible, flip the Thepla and allow it to cool on the other side.
16. Drizzle a little bit of Oil, spread it and flip it.
17. Press down gently but firmly with a flat spatula – pressing and turning as you go.
19. Apply Oil on this side as well and flip and press down again till it inflates.
20. Take off the tawa and transfer into an insulated Container till ready to eat.

Tip:
1. Make a big batch and store in the refrigerator and use as needed. They have a great shelf-life.
2. Take on long (or short) road trips or travels.