METHI THEPLA(Indian Flat bread with Fenugreek Leaves)/मेथि थेपला

Needless to say that these Theplas or Dhebras are identity of Gujarat.This is a very authentic dish of Gujarat.These Theplas are very easy,quick and simple to make.There are many variations in the ingredients,especially the flour used while making the Theplas.Here, I am going to explain,how  to make Theplas using Wheat Flour (Gehun ka Atta) and Millet Flour (Bajre ka Atta).

The following measurements make around 6 Theplas

Ingredients : 

1. Wheat Flour and Millet Flour - 1 Cup each
2. Fenugreek leaves(Methi leaves) , Chopped - 2 Cups (You can also use Frozen Fenugreek leaves available  in the market)
3. Tamarind Paste - 2 Table Spoon
4. Green Chillies,chopped - 2
5. Garlic Chopped - 1 Table Spoon
6. Sesame Seeds - 2 Table spoon
7. Yogurt/Curd - 1/2 Cup
8. Jaggery,Shredded - 2 Table Spoon
9. Salt to Taste
10. Turmeric Powder - 1 Table Spoon
11. Oil - 2 Table spoon to knead the dough and some more oil,take as per your diet tobake the Theplas

Steps :

• Except the oil, Take all the ingredients mentioned above in a mixing bowl.Mix it well.
• Now add water to make a fine dough taking care that it does not become very loose to hold.
• Now add 2 table spoon of oil and knead it again so that dough does not stick to your hands.If you feel that oil is needed, you can add accordingly.
• Make The dough balls of the size you want(usually around 2 inch diameter) and flatten it with Rolling Pin(Belan)
• Put it on the Skillet which is preheated on medium flame.Before putting the thepla, pour some oil on skillet and spread and on that put the Thepla.Now spread oil on the upper side too.
• Bake thepla on medium to High heat.Take care that it is neither remaining half-baked nor over- baked.
• Your Theplas are ready to serve.

TIPS :

• You can use 1/2  table spoon o Kashmiri Chilly powder instead of green chillies.
• I you love tangy taste, then you can increase the quantity if tamarind and jaggery.Similary you can reduce the quantity if you do not like.
• I would recommend to add sesame seeds in dough rather than applying them on Theplas after they are put on skillet.This assure that sesame seeds are mixed well.