Bhaat Thepla
By Nmami Agarwal 23-Jul 2020 Reading Time: 3 Mins
Bhaat Thepla is a traditional Gujarati dish that cleverly repurposes leftover rice into delicious, spiced flatbreads. This recipe blends whole wheat and bajra flour with aromatic spices, creating a flavorful and wholesome meal that pairs perfectly with yogurt or chutney.
For a Serving Size of Two:
Ingredients:
- 60 grams cooked rice (leftover rice works well)
- 60 grams whole wheat flour
- 20 grams bajra flour
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon green chili paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed (to knead the dough)
- 1 teaspoon ghee for cooking
Procedure:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, whole wheat flour, bajra flour, chopped coriander, ginger-garlic paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, yogurt, and salt.
- Mix all the ingredients well, gradually adding water as needed, to form a soft dough. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth.
- Add oil to the dough and knead again briefly. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls. Dust a rolling surface with flour and roll out each ball into a thin, round thepla.
- Heat a tawa or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place a thepla on the tawa. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown spots appear. Apply a little oil or ghee on each side while cooking.
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls. Serve the Bhaat Theplas hot with yogurt, or any chutney of your choice.
Nutritional Benefits:
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 12.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 85.7 g
- Fat: 7.8 g