Healthy & Tasty Carrot Thepla Recipe Veg
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of Gujarati-style Carrot Thepla, a soft, flavorful flatbread packed with fresh shredded carrots, bottle gourd (lauki), whole wheat flour, and a blend of aromatic Indian spices. Rich in fiber, vitamins, and natural goodness, these nutritious theplas are easy to prepare and stay soft for hours, making them perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, lunchboxes, or travel. Their mildly spiced flavor pairs beautifully with curd, pickle, green chutney, or a hot cup of tea.
Ingredients
1 cups Wheat Flour
1 cup Bottle Gourd (peeled and chopped)
to taste Salt
3 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Cumin Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
2 tbsp Flax seeds (Javas)
12 tbsp Chia Seeds Powder
1 cups Carrot (shredded)
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Vegetable Mixture
1
n a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots and shredded bottle gourd (lauki).
2
Add the dry seasonings: salt to taste, red chilli powder, cumin and coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, and sesame seeds.
3
Incorporate the nutritional boost by adding the chia and flax seeds powder, then mix everything thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 2— Form the Dough
1
Gradually add the wheat flour to the vegetable mixture to start binding the ingredients.
2
Use your hands to knead the mixture into a soft, consistent dough.
3
If the dough feels too dry to bind, incorporate water or fresh carrot juice in small increments until you achieve a smooth, workable texture.
Step 3— Roll and Cook the Thepla
1
Divide the prepared dough into equal portions and roll them out using a rolling pin into thin, flat circles.
2
Heat a flat pan or tawa over a medium-high flame and place the rolled dough on it.
3
Lightly apply oil on each side while cooking, flipping occasionally until both sides are well-cooked and exhibit a golden-brown finish.
Step 4— Serve
1
Once the theplas are fully cooked, remove them from the heat.
2
Serve them hot with your preferred accompaniment, such as chutney, yogurt, or a classic combination of jaggery and ghee.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
