Authentic Gujarati Plain Thepla, are an inherent part of Gujarati cuisine. They do appear almost every other day in Gujarati kitchens, be it for breakfasts, lunch or travelling or picnics. If you love Gujarti cuisine then, try this thepla and see how you will begin to take fancy for it after enjoying Garma garam (hot) thepla accompanied with Pickle, Yougurt, Keri No Chundo , or Indian Masala Chai.
SADA THEPLA
Many of my readers have asked me to post an authentic Gujarati thepla recipe on JCO, so here it is, a must-try lightly spiced plain thepla recipe.
Although this thepla are made using basic spices, we still call them plain ( sada ) thepla as we are not using any kind of vegetables, greens, herbs or garlic and onion.
TIP TO MAKE BEST AND SOFT THEPLA
There are couple of things to keep in mind in making soft and delicious thepla.
Prepare dough with balanced spices and use yogurt to prepare soft dough, roll thepla thin and roast on high heat, by roasting them on a high heat thepla will stay soft and won't become crispy or chewy.
I asked my sister to share her thepla recipe as she prepares best thepla in our family.
On every visit to her place, I returned with a Dabba ( container ) full of her homemade special thepla.
Notes:-
You may add a 1 tsp of gram flour or besan while kneading the dough.
MORE GUJARATI FLATBREAD RECIPES
1. Gujarati Sadi Bhakhri
2. Gujarati Masala Bhakhri
3. Methi Dhebra
4. Oats, Jowar Methi Thepla
5. Round and Soft Gujarati Rotlis
Yield: 8-10 thepla

AUTHENTIC GUJARATI PLAIN THEPLA
Soft and delicious Gujarati style pan fried flat bread made with wheat flour and basic spies.
prep time: 15 Mcook time: 15 Mtotal time: 30 M
ingredients:
- 2 cup chapatti flour
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp. red chilli powder
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp. oil
- To roast need more oil
instructions:
How to cook AUTHENTIC GUJARATI PLAIN THEPLA
- Place all the ingredients with 3 tbsp. oil in a big bowl or parat ( wide plate )
- Mix well, and add water little by little and knead a pliable dough.
- Leave the dough to rest for 10-12 minutes.
- Once you are ready to make thepla, knead the dough again for 2-3 minutes.
- This procedure will make thepla soft.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and turn into balls.
- Heat the tawa or griddle on high heat.
- Roll the thepla thin ( slightly thicker than gujarti roti ) using a rolling pin and dry chapatti flour.
- Place rolled thepla on to heated tawa, and cook both sides applying oil very quickly.
- Repeat the same procedure with the remaining dough.
- Serve with pickle, yogurt or tea.
- Enjoy !
Calories
329.66
329.66
Fat (grams)
14.78
14.78
Sat. Fat (grams)
3.30
3.30
Carbs (grams)
39.04
39.04
Fiber (grams)
6.05
6.05
Net carbs
32.99
32.99
Sugar (grams)
2.24
2.24
Protein (grams)
9.87
9.87
Sodium (milligrams)
260.27
260.27
Cholesterol (grams)
13.57
13.57
The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.
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Wow! These look professional. I can't believe you made them in your home kitchen. They sound delicious too. I love any kind of flatbread :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucy .. :)
ReplyDeleteGosh these sound amazing and your photography is stunning! I want to come over for dinner at your house! :D
ReplyDeletePlease do Elizabeth..most welcome :) Thank you for kind words.
DeleteOooo, these look delicious! I need to try them sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious! I'll have to keep an eye out for that flour.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this flour but very intrigued now!
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