Wash the fresh fenugreek leaves thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt. Spin them dry in a salad spinner or pat them gently with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, as wet leaves wil...
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Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, besan, turmeric powder, ajwain, green chili paste, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughou...
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Phase 2: Dough Formation & Sautéing
Add the finely chopped fenugreek leaves and the whisked yogurt to the dry mixture. Mix with your hands or a spoon until a soft, pliable dough forms. The dough should be smooth and not sticky; if it fe...
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Phase 2: Dough Formation & Sautéing
Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. This resting period relaxes the gluten, making the theplas easier to roll out without shrin...
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Phase 3: Cooking & Simmering
Heat a non-stick tawa or flat pan on Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch. Take one dough ball and roll it out into a thin, round circle (about 6 inches in diameter). The thepla should be thin enough to see t...
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Phase 3: Cooking & Simmering
Place the rolled thepla on the hot tawa. Cook for 30 seconds until small bubbles start to appear on the surface. Flip it over and cook for another 30 seconds. The thepla should be lightly golden with...
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Phase 3: Cooking & Simmering
Brush one side of the cooked thepla with a thin layer of pure desi cow ghee. Place it ghee-side down on the tawa for 10 seconds to seal the moisture and add a glossy sheen. Repeat this process for all...
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Phase 4: Finishing, Garnishing & Serving
While the theplas are cooking, prepare the chhundo. In a bowl, mix the thick yogurt, finely diced cucumber, roasted cumin powder, salt, and fresh coriander leaves. The chhundo should be creamy and sli...
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Per Serving · FSSAI Schedule II
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 2 theplas + 1/2 cup chhundo per person
340 kcal
Energy / ऊर्जा · 1423 kJ
17%% Adult RDA*
12g
Protein
49g
Carbohydrates
10.7g
Total Fat
Dietary Fiber8.5g
Total Sugars17.5g
Sodium507mg
Potassium367mg
*Percent Daily Values (% RDA) based on 2,000 kcal diet (ICMR-NIN 2020 / FSSAI). Verified via reference nutrition databases.