Soft Gujarati Carrot TheplaVeg
Carrot Thepla is a soft, wholesome, and flavorful Gujarati flatbread prepared with fresh grated carrots, whole wheat flour, yogurt, and a blend of aromatic Indian spices. Naturally rich in fiber, vitamins, and nutrients, these delicious theplas make a healthy and satisfying meal for any time of the day. Their mild spice level, subtle sweetness from carrots, and soft texture make them perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, evening tea-time snacks, or as a convenient travel-friendly meal.
Ingredients
2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup Carrot (shredded)
2 tbsp Curd
1 piece Green Chilli (chopped)
1 tbsp Ginger Paste
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
Seasoning:
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
1 tsp Sesame Seeds
to taste Salt
1 tbsp Oil
as needed Water
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour, grated carrot, green chili, ginger paste, coriander leaves, yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, carom seeds, sesame seeds, salt, and oil.
2
Mix all the ingredients well and knead into a soft dough by adding water gradually as needed.
3
Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
5
Dust with flour and roll each ball into a thin round or oval-shaped thepla
6
Heat a tawa or flat pan on medium flame.
7
Place the rolled thepla on the hot tawa and cook for 30–40 seconds.
8
Flip the thepla, apply a little oil or ghee, and cook the other side.
9
Flip again and cook until golden brown spots appear on both sides.
10
Repeat with the remaining dough.
11
Serve hot with pickle, yogurt, chutney, or tea.
