Indian
Thepla
“Thepla is a soft, spiced flatbread imbued with the earthy aroma of fenugreek and the warmth of ginger.”
wheat flour
Fenugreek Leaf
Yogurt
Turmeric
Cumin Seed
Coriander SeedEasy35 min
Where it comes from
Thepla is an integral part of Gujarati cuisine, especially among the traveling communities of Gujarat who appreciate its long shelf life and nutritional content.
On the Palate
What goes into it
Vegetables
Grains & Staples
How it's made
- 1
Combine wheat flour, fenugreek leaves, yogurt, turmeric, cumin seed, coriander seed, ginger, and green chili in a bowl to form a dough.
- 2
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, adding water as necessary.
- 3
Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle using a rolling pin.
- 4
Heat oil on a tawa or skillet and cook each thepla until golden brown on both sides.
- 5
Serve hot with pickles or yogurt.
