Methi Thepla

Methi Thepla is a flavorful, spiced flatbread made with fenugreek leaves, perfect for a nutritious breakfast. This versatile dish is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed with yogurt or pickles.

Methi Thepla
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Indian
200 kcal

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour - 1 cup
  • Fresh methi (fenugreek leaves) - 1/2 cup, chopped
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Oil - 1 tablespoon (for dough)
  • Water - as needed for kneading
  • Oil - for cooking (approximately 1 tablespoon per Thepla)

Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, chopped methi leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  3. Gradually add water, kneading the mixture to form a soft, pliable dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  4. After resting, divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a thin circle (approximately 6 inches in diameter).
  6. Heat a tava or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the rolled Thepla on the tava.
  7. Cook for about 1 minute or until small bubbles form on the surface. Flip the Thepla and drizzle a little oil around the edges.
  8. Cook for another minute until golden brown spots appear on both sides. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  9. Serve hot with yogurt or pickles.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in fiber, which aids in digestion.
  • Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from fenugreek leaves.

Tags

IndianVeganBreakfast