Gujarati Masala Thepla (Spicy Thepla)

masala thepla

Gujarati thepla is not just about methi thepla although it's a more famous version of theplaa. Here I have written about masala thepla or spicy thepla. You can also use jeera along with ajwain to make masala thepla. A pinch of turmeric powder added to the dough gives a nice yellow color to the theplas.

Recipe of gujarati masala thepla

1 cup atta (whole wheat flour)

2 tsp oil

1/2 tsp red chilli powder (cayenne pepper)

1/4 cup curd (yogurt/dahi)

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)

1 tsp til (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 (peda) 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 tava (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.