Thepla ( Gujarati Cuisine )

Thepla

Makes: 4

Ingredients

1 cup ( 200 ml / 8 oz ) whole wheat flour atta
1/3 cup ( 50 ml/ 3 oz ) curd
3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin jeers seeds
1/2 teaspoon ajwain
1/3 cup ( 50 ml / 3 oz ) water ( for mixing the dough )
4 teaspoon cooking oil

Method

Mix all the ingredients in a big bowl ( except water and oil ) and make a soft dough with water. Set aside in an airtight container for 15 minutes.

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions / balls.

Roll into thin chapatis.

Place a non - stick frying pan / griddle / tawa on heat. Place a thepla on the frying pan / tawa and cook for few seconds until little bubbles appear. Turn over and cook for 1/2 minute or until brown specks appear. Cook each side for 1/2 minute and remove from tawa. Apply little oil on both sides of the thepla and stack them on top of each other.

Serve with mango pickle / alu bhujia / green chutney/ navratan mixture ( farsaan )...