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Beet Thepla (Spiced Beet Chapati OR Flatbread)

September 11, 2017

These bright red theplas or spicy flat breads (rotis) are as beautiful as they are delicious! Theplas are traditionally served with Kichdi (a rice and lentil risotto quite popular all over India), a vegetable curry with potatoes, a raitas or fresh plain yogurt , papadams, and pickles; they make a very filling and nutritious meal. But they can be served as part of a simpler meal with pickles, sliced veggies and plain yogurt. We love theplas with Hot Lemon or Mango pickles and a cup of Chai as a simple meal or snack. Although fresh Methi (Fenugreek) Theplas are the most popular, they may be made with other herbs and veggies too; but the veggie ones are not as long lasting. Refrigerate any extras and freeze for longer storage. Although the Indian whole wheat flour ground specifically for making flat breads (known as atta) is the best for making thepla as well as other types of roti, any whole wheat flour may be used. Makes 12 Theplas Ingredients: 2 tsp Oil ...

Dal Paratha (Flat Bread with Leftover Lentils)

September 18, 2012

Dal Paratha with pickles and Checca I made these parathas with leftover dal - an inspiration from Hema! Dal parathas are quite easy to prepare, delicious, nutritious, and filling. I served them with a side of freshly made Checca (fresh tomato salad) and pickles - YUM. Plain yogurt or a raita is another traditional and terrific accompaniment to parathas. Plain cooked dal may be used to make these parathas; when using plain dal, add some seasonings and herbs to your taste. These Parathas are fabulous in a lunch box as well as a nice snack with a hot cup of tea! Ingredients: 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) 1 pinch of sea salt 1 cup cold Simple Dal or Chunky Chana Dal Water if needed About 1or 2 Tbsp Oil for cooking A small handful Fresh Fenugreek or dry (optional) Method: Combine the atta (flour) and salt in a large bowl; stir in the dal and knead in the bowl adding a few drops of water if needed to make a pliable bu...

Thepla (Spicy Flat Bread with Herbs)

May 21, 2012

Methi (Fenugreek) Thepla Theplas are spicy flat breads (rotis) made with herbs. It is similar to a tortilla in that it is a flat bread; but there the similarity ends. A thepla is much more than a vehicle for wrapping other foods; it is a lovely spicy snack on its own or may be part of a meal. Usha J. was very gracious to show me how to make these and I have been making them ever since :). I am told that the traditional way to eat them is accompanied by Kichdi (a rice and lentil risotto quite popular all over India), a vegetable (with potato) curry, fresh yogurt , papadams, and pickles. I often serve them with Simple dal , Sweet Potato Curry, and Hot Lemon or Mango Pickles. The leftover theplas are wonderful whether warmed up or at room temperature with a bit of Indian pickles and a cup of Chai . Fenugreek (fresh methi) is the most popular herb for making these wonderful rotis; but dill, mint, cilantro, spinach or other fa...

Hummus Wraps (Flatbread Rolls With Hummus/Spread & Veggies)

July 01, 2011

Some flat bread, a little hummus and a few veggies are all you need to make fabulous HummusWraps. Put them together ... and you will be happy you did! These are delicious for lunch or snacks. I have given the basic blueprint but you can embellish the rolls anyway you like. You can make your own hummus or purchase some from a store. I love the sweet crunch of romaine lettuce but you may add other greens like watercress, arugula, etc. Other fillings such as Smoky Red Bell Pepper Hummus , White Bean Hummus , or ChickPea Salad Spread , etc may be used instead of the regular hummus. 2 - 4 Servings Ingredients: 2 sheets of Flat breads (Lavash or large thin Chapati/Roti, etc) 1/2 to 1 cup Hummus a handful of Spinach and/or Romaine Lettuce leaves 1 Carrot, finely julienned 1 small Cucumber, julienned Method: Lay the flat bread on a cutting board and spread with hummus. Place the spinach and romaine (I love to stuff the roll with lots of crunchy, sweet romaine) on ...