METHI THEPLA

 Having a bunch of Gujarati friends has its own benefits especially when you get to gorge on sweet and tempting gujju savories. Thepla is one of such famous gujrati snack, that will leave you craving for more.

            INGREDIENTS

1.       3 Cup whole wheat flour                                                                                                             

2.       1 cup gram flour (besan)

3.       1 cup fenugreek leaves

4.       1 cup yogurt

5.       Red chilly powder  1tsp

6.       Turmeric powder  1 tsp

7.       Salt  to taste

8.       Asafoetida powder   1 pinch

9.        Cumin  seeds         1 tsp

10.   Carom seeds  ( optional)

11.   Oil                            2 tsp

METHOD

In a bowl, add all the above ingredients and knead well with the help of water , as needed to form a dough. Now make 10 balls out of it and roll out  like chapatti with the rolling pin. If it sticks, use flour dust to roll out the balls in the form of round theplas.

Heat the skillet( tawa) , and place the thepla on the skillet when it is hot. Put 1 tsp oil and turn over the thepla using a spatula. When it is done, it will turn light brown in color. Keep it aside in a hotcase and similarly make all the theplas.

Serve it with curd , chutney or pickle.