Thepla (Spicy Flat Bread with Herbs)
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...