Carrot Thepla – Gujarati Style
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Combine dry ingredients
Add 1 cup wheat flour and 2 tablespoons gram flour to a mixing bowl.
Add vegetables and spices
Add 1 grated carrot, approximately 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste), and salt to taste to the bowl.
Mix thoroughly
Mix all the ingredients well with your hands. Do not add water at this stage, as the carrot will release some moisture.
Knead the dough with water
Gradually add water, little by little, and the mixture into a firm dough, similar to chapati dough.
Add yogurt and knead
Add 2 tablespoons of curd/yogurt to the dough and continue until it is well incorporated and the dough is smooth.
Add oil and rest the dough
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the dough and again. Cover the dough and for .
Prepare dough balls
After , take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a smooth ball in your hands.
Coat with dry flour
Lightly coat the dough ball with dry wheat flour.
Roll out the thepla
Place the floured dough ball on a rolling board and roll it out into a thin, round flatbread, about the size of a chapati.
Cook the thepla on a pan
Heat a non-stick pan on medium flame. Once hot, carefully place the rolled thepla onto the pan.
Flip and cook one side
Cook for about until small bubbles appear and the bottom side is lightly cooked. Flip the thepla to the other side.
Add oil and cook both sides
Drizzle a small amount of oil (about 1/2 teaspoon) around the edges and on top of the thepla. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking. Cook until both sides are golden brown and cooked through, about per side.
Serve hot
Remove the cooked thepla from the pan and serve hot.
Before You Cook
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No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
Variations
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- Add other vegetables like mintCustomise
Add other vegetables like mint (pudina) or fenugreek (methi) leaves.
- Adjust red chili powder according to taste
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