How long does Methi Thepla take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Methi Thepla serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Methi Thepla vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Methi 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 Methi Thepla?

240 grams Wheat Flour, 80 grams Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek), 60 grams Curd, 10 grams Ginger Green Chilli Paste, 0.5 grams Ajwain, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Methi Thepla?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Methi Thepla?

About 417 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Methi Thepla

Name: Methi Thepla
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Gujarati
Ingredients: 80 grams Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek), Finely Chopped; 60 grams Curd; 10 grams Ginger Green Chilli Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 0.5 grams Ajwain; 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds; 1 tsp Sugar; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 1 tsp Salt; 240 grams Wheat Flour; 30 grams Besan Flour; 1 tbsp Oil; 60 ml Water, For Kneading; 3 tbsp Oil

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as methi na thepla, thepla · Veg · Tiffin, Breads

Tiffin Breads Jain

Methi thepla, Gujarati flatbreads of fresh fenugreek leaves, wheat flour, besan and curd, cooked on a tawa. Mild, makes 12 for 4, 45 minutes plus resting.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek), Finely Chopped80 grams
Curd60 grams
Ginger Green Chilli Paste10 grams
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Ajwain0.5 grams
White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Sugar1 tsp
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Salt1 tsp
Wheat Flour240 grams
Besan Flour30 grams
Oil4 tbsp
Water, For Kneading60 ml

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.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	417kcal	1668kcal
Protein	11g	44g
Carbohydrate	52g	209g
Fat	19g	77g
Fibre	8.2g	33g
Sugar	3g	12g

Method

1
Pick the methi leaves, wash them, drain well and chop finely.
Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek)
2
In a big bowl, mix the methi with the curd, ginger green chilli paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, ajwain, sesame seeds, sugar, asafoetida and salt. Press the leaves as you mix.
CurdGinger Green Chilli PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderAjwainWhite Sesame SeedsSugarAsafoetidaSalt
3
Add the wheat flour, besan and 1 tbsp oil. Knead to a soft but firm dough, adding water a little at a time. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
Wheat FlourBesan FlourOilWater
4
Divide the dough into 12 balls. Dust each with a little wheat flour and roll into a thin 6 to 7 inch circle.
5
Heat a tawa on medium heat. Cook a thepla for 30 seconds till small bubbles come, then flip. Spread a little oil, flip again and press with a spatula. Cook for about 2 minutes in all till both sides have brown spots.
Oil
6
Cook all the theplas the same way, about 2 minutes each, and stack them so they stay soft. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Before you start

How long does Methi Thepla take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Methi Thepla serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Methi Thepla vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Methi 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 Methi Thepla?: 240 grams Wheat Flour, 80 grams Methi Leaves (Fresh Fenugreek), 60 grams Curd, 10 grams Ginger Green Chilli Paste, 0.5 grams Ajwain, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Methi Thepla?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Methi Thepla?: About 417 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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