Bihari Chura Thepla

Bihari Chura Thepla is a delightful, gluten-free flatbread made with flattened rice and a blend of aromatic spices, perfect for a midnight snack. Its unique texture and flavor profile make it a comforting dish that can be enjoyed with yogurt or pickles.

Ingredients

• Flattened rice (chura) - 1 cup
• Besan (gram flour) - 1/2 cup
• Rice flour - 1/4 cup
• Yogurt - 1/4 cup
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ginger paste - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Water - as needed
• Oil - for cooking

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flattened rice, besan, rice flour, yogurt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, ginger paste, and salt.
2. Mix these ingredients well until they form a dough. Add water gradually if the mixture is too dry.
3. Once the dough is formed, knead it for about 2-3 minutes until it is smooth and pliable.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
5. After resting, divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
6. On a clean surface, flatten each ball with your palms and then use a rolling pin to roll it out into thin circles (about 6 inches in diameter).
7. Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat and add a little oil.
8. Place one rolled-out thepla on the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes or until small bubbles form on the surface.
9. Flip the thepla and cook for another 1-2 minutes, adding oil around the edges if desired, until golden brown.
10. Repeat the process with the remaining dough, stacking the cooked theplas on a plate.
11. Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein due to the presence of gram flour.
• Contains probiotics from yogurt, promoting gut health.

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