Methi Thepla / Fenugreek Flatbread

THE THEME FOR THIS WEEK IS KIDS DELIGHT : TRAVEL FOOD

The dish today is Methi Thepla. Methi Thepla is originally from Gujarat and is a very popular healthy and nutritious breakfast / snack all over India.

When one thinks of travel food, Methi Thepla is one of first dishes that comes to our mind such is the popularity of this dish.

My reason for choosing Methi Thepla is due to my association with it in all my recent travels. Due to self imposed dietary constraints and not being excessively fond of in flight meals,  Methi Theplas were my saviors in all my travels especially those long journeys abroad.
They are easily available, easy to carry and eat & extremely nutritious and healthy.

Health Benefits :

1. Fenugreek leaves are rich source of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. 
2. Calcium helps in strengthening teeth and bones 
3. Magnesium has anti-ageing properties 

                 Methi Thepla / Fenugreek Flatbread

Ingredients :

• 1 cup fenugreek / methi leaves 
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
• 2 tablespoons besan / gram flour
• 2 tablespoons curd
• 1 tablespoon rava (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder (as per individual taste)
• 1 teaspoon haldi powder
• 1/2 teaspoon jeera / cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dhania powder / coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain 
• salt to taste
• Water for kneeding the dough
• Few springs of coriander
• 1 teaspoon Oil
• Oil / ghee for roasting

Method : 

1. Clean and finely chop methi leaves and keep aside
2. In a bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, besan, rava and mix well
3. Add all spices and salt and mix well
4. Add finely chopped methi leaves and mix well
5. Add curd and oil & mix well
6. Kneed in a fine dough and add water bit by bit as required
7. Make small round shape balls of this dough and make round rotis
8. Heat pan and roast the thepla on it
9. Once cooked, flip it and add oil / ghee as required
10. Serve it with curd, pickle, chutney or sauce

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