Charishma's Own Quick N Easy Theplas

Discover the magic of homemade flatbreads with *Charishma’s Own Quick N Easy Theplas*! This traditional Gujarati recipe is a delightful blend of whole wheat flour, gram flour, and the earthy flavor of fresh fenugreek leaves (methi). Perfectly seasoned with aromatic spices like turmeric, red chili, coriander, and cumin, these thin, soft, and savory flatbreads come together effortlessly in just 35 minutes. The addition of yogurt ensures a pliable dough, while ginger, garlic, and green chilies add a zingy undertone to every bite. These versatile theplas make an ideal quick breakfast, lunchbox option, or travel-friendly snack. Serve them warm with a dollop of plain yogurt, tangy pickle, or steaming chai for a comforting, wholesome meal. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, these theplas will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
• 0.5 cup Fenugreek leaves (methi), finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Yogurt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
• 1 unit Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil (for the dough)
• 0 as needed Water
• 0 as needed Oil (for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, gram flour, chopped fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, and salt.

Step 2

Add yogurt and 2 tablespoons of oil to the mixture. Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead the into a soft, pliable dough. Once done, cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Divide the dough into small, equal portions and shape them into balls.

Step 4

Roll each ball into a thin, round disc using a rolling pin. Dust with flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Heat a skillet or tawa over medium heat. Place a rolled-out thepla onto the hot surface.

Step 6

Cook for about 30 seconds, then flip the thepla. Add a light drizzle of oil around the edges and on the surface. Cook for 30-40 seconds until light golden spots appear.

Step 7

Flip again and cook the other side similarly, adding a drizzle of oil if needed. Repeat until all the theplas are cooked.

Step 8

Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or tea for a complete meal or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(473.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1369.2

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3.7mg	0%
Sodium 2793.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 29.4IU	0%
Calcium 551.6mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 2121.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.9%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 56.7%