Theplas are very similar to Parathas. The only difference being that the Thepla dough is prepared by mixing the ingredients in Yogurt or curd rather than water.
Just this small change makes the theplas really delicious.
The addition of the kasuri methi gives another rich flavor to these theplas.
Ingredients:
Palak/ Spinach leaves - 1 cup
Wheat flour - 3 cups
Dried Fenugreek leaves/ Kasuri Methi - 1 tbsp (Optional)
Yogurt/ Curd - ard 2 tbsp
Salt
Ajwain - half tsp
Chilli powder - half tsp
Corainder powder - half tsp
Oil
Procedure:1. First separate the palak leaves from the bunch and clean the palak leaves with water 2-3 times and then chop it finely and keep aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, add the chopped palak, kasuri methi, ajwain, wheat flour, salt, coriander powder and mix well.
3. Next slowly add the yogurt and mix it in the dough. Knead the dough tightly. Add yogurt as necessary. Knead well to form a firm dough.
3. Make small balls from the dough.
4. Take each ball and roll it into a thin paratha.
5. Fry with oil on both sides.
The delicious Palak Theplas are ready to serve.
Serve them with curd or chutney
Notes:
1. You can add some oil while preparing the dough. I have not added, but yet they turned super awesome