Bhaat Thepla

Bhaat Thepla is a traditional Gujarati dish that cleverly repurposes leftover rice into delicious, spiced flatbreads. This recipe blends whole wheat and bajra flour with aromatic spices, creating a flavorful and wholesome meal that pairs perfectly with yogurt or chutney.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 60 grams cooked rice (leftover rice works well)
• 60 grams whole wheat flour
• 20 grams bajra flour
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon green chili paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• 1 teaspoon oil
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed (to knead the dough)
• 1 teaspoon ghee for cooking

Procedure:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, whole wheat flour, bajra flour, chopped coriander, ginger-garlic paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, yogurt, and salt.
• Mix all the ingredients well, gradually adding water as needed, to form a soft dough. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth.
• Add oil to the dough and knead again briefly. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls. Dust a rolling surface with flour and roll out each ball into a thin, round thepla.
• Heat a tawa or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place a thepla on the tawa. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown spots appear. Apply a little oil or ghee on each side while cooking.
• Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls. Serve the Bhaat Theplas hot with yogurt, or any chutney of your choice.

Nutritional Benefits:

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 520 kcal
• Protein: 12.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 85.7 g
• Fat: 7.8 g