This farali thepla recipe is a favourite in our house, especially during vrat or when we just want something light yet satisfying. The grated dudhi keeps the thepla soft, while the roasted peanut powder and ripe banana add subtle richness. It’s a beautiful balance of texture and flavour.
Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in September 2017. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same.
My parents didn’t strictly observe Hindu fasting but my mum would still prepare an array of farali dishes. More for the love of variety.
I closely observed her experiment with treats like farali dum aloo, farali sabudana vada chaat, farali magas, and buff vada.
Farali thepla with dudhi is one such recipe that brings those memories back. It pairs beautifully with farali ratalu, potato peanut bhaji, or a bowl of moraiyo and farali kadhi on the side. To end on a sweet note my go to is a warm bowl of rajgira sheera.
If you aren't fasting, I've tried them these with Rajkot's famous green chutney too!
At first glance, you might assume this is just a simple swap - dudhi thepla made with farali flour.
But it’s more than that.
The addition of ripe banana isn’t just for a hint of sweetness. It helps bind the dough, keeping the thepla soft. The roasted peanut powder adds a lovely nutty depth. It's unique and so, so good.
A note on farali flour
I use ready made farali flour (farali no lot) which I'm able to purchase from an Indian grocery store. It is usually a mix of different gluten-free flours. Most common additions are barnyard millet flour (samo), amaranth (rajgira), buckwheat (kuttu) and water chestnut flour (shingoda).
You can make your own at home with a mix of these flours. If like us you aren't cooking a lot of farali recipes, just purchase the pre-mix. It's more space saving too! I've also used it to make farali muthiya.
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📖 Recipe
Farali Thepla
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Skillet tawa
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed farali flour + dusting
- ¼ cup dudhi grated
- 2 tablespoon yogurt
- 2 tablespoon ripe banana mashed
- 1 tablespoon green chilli-ginger paste
- 2 tablespoon coriander chopped
- 2 tablespoon roasted peanut powder
- pinch sugar optional
- rock salt farali salt/sindhav namak
- oil for shallow fry
Instructions
- In a big bowl add all the ingredients except oil, and knead a semi-soft dough.
- You won’t need any water to knead the dough as doodhi will release some moisture.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into a ball.
- Dust the flour on a working surface, first roll one ball into a circle. Heat griddle or tawa on a medium heat.
- Place a rolled thepla on the griddle and cook for 20 seconds, or until the top starts to brown and slightly bubble.
- Turn the theplu over using a spatula, apply little oil and continue cooking for about 30 seconds, or until brown spots appear.
- Flip it over one more time and, using the spatula and apply oil, carefully press down all over.
- Turn over again and repeat on the other side until you have the desired crispiness.
- Keep each paratha warm, while you repeat to cook them all.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
The simple ingredients come together so well and it always feels fresh straight off the tawa. I enjoy serving it with yoghurt or pickle, it’s such an easy and satisfying farali option.
Culinary Adventuress Piyali Sekhar Mutha says
This is an absolute delight. The addition of lauki makes it more filling. A delicious and must try recipe.
Unknown says
The thepla looks so delicious and i have never tried with lauki and am very much temepred now after seeing your pic 💕
jayashree says
Thepla looks delicious and healthy. I have not tried this version, shall soon do.
Anonymous says
Wow Thepla looks amazing. Many times made dudhi thepla but not like this. Its superb version.
Great share dear
Avin says
Love the pictures. I already have rajgira flour. Cant wait to trt��
cookingwithsapana says
The pictures are stunning and the thepla looks amazing. It's amazing to know your family fast for couple of days in a month my family is the same.