June 24, 2011

Doodhi Thepla

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Thepla is  spiced paratha from the state of Gujarat. Curd is used in the preparation of the dough. Adding curd makes the parathas soft. This is also a good travel food too. The popular thepla is methi. Another one is Doodhi. And it satisfies my theme for the blogging marathon. 



Recipe adapted from Tarla Dalal
Yields - Around 12 nos, depending on the size


You need


  • Wheat flour - 1 cup
  • Grated Lauki/BottleGourd - 1/2 cup
  • Curd - 1/4 cup
  • Salt -1/4 tspn
  • Red chilli powder - 1/4 tspn
  • Turmeric - a big pinch
  • Oil to cook the theplas

Method

Mix all the ingredients, except oil in a bowl. Make a soft dough by adding very little water. You will need not more than a tablespoon of water to make the dough. Curd and the juice from lauki is almost enough.  Rest the dough for 15 minutes. Pinch lemon sized dough and roll like paratha.

Heat tawa and cook the parathas, both sides till you find brown spots. Smear little oil while you flip the thepla.   The theplas remain soft even on cooling. I served with a simple aloo-gobi curry. 



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Posted by jayasree at 10:31 PM

20 comments:

  1. LifewithspicesJune 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Simple n healthy thepla.. doodhi has got many nutrient values..n perfect usage!!

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  2. Mélange !June 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I love theplas..Thanks for posting this one..

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  3. Priya SureshJune 24, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Theplas looks awesome and healthy...simply love to have with spicy mango pickle..

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  4. Reshmi MaheshJune 25, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Healthy yummy theplas...

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  5. HariniJune 25, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I was just thinking of making these over the weekend!! It surely looks good!

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  6. KrithisKitchenJune 25, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Super soft theplas... Yumm..

    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
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  7. Suma GandlurJune 25, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Soft and healthy ones! I like the fact that theplas remain softer for a long time.

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  8. VardhiniJune 25, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Yummy looking theplas.

    Vardhini
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    Event: Healthy Lunchbox Ideas - Broccoli

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  9. DegchiJune 25, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Travelers Food!! I am a vegetarian so I always pack them and methi theplas with me whenever I travel.

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  10. divyaJune 25, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Theplas looks awesome and healthy...

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  11. PavaniJune 25, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Theplas are on my list to make for the marathon. Dudhi thepla looks delicious and healthy too.

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  12. PadmajhaJune 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Healthy theplas

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  13. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiJune 25, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I have never eaten thepla but want to taste them. this is a beautiful recipe.

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  14. lata rajaJune 25, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Any tepla happens to make me want a bite. This one sounds extremely delicious, wholesome and filling!

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  15. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    lools delicious.... i have never tasted it tho..will def try it TFS

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  16. DeeptiJune 25, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Perfect looking theplas....

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  17. DeeptiJune 25, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    glad to follow Ur recipes

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  18. Cool Lassi(e)June 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Lovely soft theplas! I agree with you that adding curd makes them soft. I add a tbsp or 2 for making regular rotis too!

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  19. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Thepla looks perfectly made :)

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  20. SrivalliJuly 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Such healthy dish!..

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