Healthy Carrot Methi and Mooli Thepla Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Carrot Methi & Mooli Thepla Recipe, in a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients - whole wheat flour, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, chilli powder, asafoetida powder, fenugreek leaves and mix well

Step 2: Add the yogurt to the flour mixture and knead into a firm smooth dough adding little water only if required

Step 3: Finally add the two tablespoons of oil to coat the dough and knead until it is firm and smooth

Step 4: Cover and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes

Step 5: Preheat the iron skillet on medium heat

Step 6: Divide the thepla dough into equal portions

Step 7: Roll the thepla portions into balls; flatten them with the palm of your hand

Step 8: Dust the thepla dough with flour and roll them out into thin circles to approximately 6 inches in diameter

Step 9: As you roll them out, you can keep dusting  the dough in dry flour to prevent sticking when rolling them out

Step 10: Continue the same process of rolling the thepla dough out with the remaining dough balls

Step 11: It is ideal when you can roll out the all portions of thepla dough before you can start cooking them

Step 12: Method of Cooking the TheplaHeat a skillet on high heat, place the rolled out dough on the skillet

Step 13: After a few seconds you will notice small air pockets popping out

Step 14: At this point flip the methi thepla and smear about 1/2 a teaspoon of oil and using a flat spatula, lightly press and turning motion to cook to the thepla

Step 15: Flip to the other side and press and turn in a similar way

Step 16: You will notice brown spots around the cooked thepla

Step 17: Remove from heat and place on a flat plate

Step 18: Continue the similar process with the remaining rolled out portions and stack the cooked theplas one above the other

Step 19: Stacking them maintains softness and prevents the methi theplas from drying out, preserving moisture, keeping their texture super soft

Step 20: Note that the theplas are cooked on high heat and hence cook very fast; if you find the high heat inconvenient reduce heat to medium

Step 21: Make sure you have your exhaust on or windows open, as cooking on high heat on an iron skillet causes a little smoke

Step 22: Serve the delicious Carrot Methi & Mooli Thepla Recipe along with Batata Nu Shaak | Aloo Ki Sabzi or just rolled up with pickle