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Poha Thepla

Revathi Palani
Poha Thepla is a Indian flatbread made from whole wheat flour, poha (flattened rice) and spices. It is similar to a chapati and perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Poha - ½ Cup
  • Whole Wheat Flour - 1 Cup + for dusting the rolling surface
  • Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder - ½ tsp
  • Coriander Leaves (Chopped) - 2 Tbsp
  • Jeera - ½ tsp
  • Salt - ½ tsp (Adjust as needed)
  • Oil - 2 tsp + for cooking the thepla
  • Milk - 2 Tbsp (Optional)
  • Water - As needed

Instructions
 

  • First, wash the poha and soak in warm water for about 10 minutes. Then squeeze out the extra water and keep aside. I got about 1 cup of poha after squeezing out the water.

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  • In a mixing bowl, add the soaked poha with all other listed ingredients. Mix well to form a stiff dough. Add water as required. Let it rest for 5 mins.

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  • Flour a smooth surface. Take a small ball from the dough and roll it flat using a rolling pin.

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  • Heat a tawa. Cook the rolled dough on the tawa by drizzling oil and flipping in-between, so that both sides turn nicely golden brown. Each side should take a couple of minutes to cook.

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    thepla thepla
  • Serve hot with pickle or spicy chutney.
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Notes | FAQ

- Slightly knead the soaked poha with your palms before adding the wheat flour.
- The dough should be little stiff than chapati dough or else you will not be able to roll it.
- Roll it thinner than you would do for chapati.
- Cook both sides of thepla in medium flame.