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Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla)

  • 35 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as lauki thepla, doodhi thepla, ghiya thepla · Veg · Tiffin, Breads

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Dudhi Thepla is a Gujarati flatbread of bottle gourd, wheat flour, besan and curd with ajwain and sesame. Mild, serves 4, about 35 minutes plus resting.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

13 items

4 people
  • Bottle Gourd, Grated150 grams
  • Wheat Flour240 grams
  • Besan Flour30 grams
  • Ginger Green Chilli Paste10 grams
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Ajwain½ tsp
  • White Sesame Seeds1 tsp
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
  • Oil60 ml
  • Curd50 grams

Contains: milk, wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy396kcal1584kcal
Protein9.9g40g
Carbohydrate52g207g
Fat18g70g
Fibre8.2g33g
Sugar2.9g12g

Method

  1. 1

    Peel and grate the bottle gourd. Taste a small raw piece first: do not use it if it is bitter.

    Bottle Gourd

  2. 2

    In a big bowl, mix the wheat flour, besan, grated bottle gourd, ginger green chilli paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, ajwain, sesame seeds, sugar, salt, coriander leaves and 2 tbsp oil.

    Wheat FlourBesan FlourGinger Green Chilli PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderAjwainWhite Sesame SeedsSugarSaltCoriander LeavesOil

  3. 3

    Add the curd and knead into a soft, semi-stiff dough without water. Add 1 tsp water at a time only if it is too dry. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.

    Curd

  4. 4

    Divide the dough into 12 balls. Dust each ball with a little wheat flour and roll into a thin 6-inch circle.

  5. 5

    Heat a tawa on medium heat. Cook a thepla for 30 seconds until small bubbles come, then flip. Spread a little oil, flip again and press with a spatula. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until both sides have light brown spots.

    Oil

  6. 6

    Cook all the theplas the same way, about 2 minutes each, and stack them so they stay soft. Serve warm with curd or pickle.

Before you start

How long does Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla) take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla) vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla) spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla)?
240 grams Wheat Flour, 150 grams Bottle Gourd, 30 grams Besan Flour, 10 grams Ginger Green Chilli Paste, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 50 grams Curd, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dudhi Thepla (Bottle Gourd Thepla)?
About 396 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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