michaelpaul's Recipe

Gujarati masala thepla

Category: Indian

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 tsp oil

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 cup yogurt

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp ajwain

1 tsp sesame seeds

Oil to shallow fry

1. Take atta in a bowl and mix all other ingredients except oil to shallow fry. Add about 1/4 cup of water to knead into soft dough. Set aside for 20 minutes.

2. Take a ball out of the dough and roll into a thin 5-6 inch round or thepla, dusting with dry flour to prevent from sticking.

3. Heat a griddle and cook this thepla from both sides brushing with oil. Cook till golden with brown-black specks. Serve masala thepla with chutney or as a bread with some side.