Spinach Thalipeeth

Thalipeeth is an Indian flatbread mixed with lentil and grain flours commonly consumed in Maharashtra. Every household has a typically different combination and choice of grams and grains that they use. All individual ingredients are dry roasted; mixed and then grinded. This mixture is called “bhajani”. Bhajani can be used each time by adding a wide variety of vegetables while making the dough.


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An easier option is to mix the flours of choice separately, like we do in the recipe below. Thalipeeth is very healthy, flavourful and can be served any-time of the day with yoghurt/dip/sauce or just a dollop of melted homemade butter.

Serves Preparation Time Cooking Time
 4 People   15 Minutes
 30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup jowar flour (sorghum)
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup green gram flour
  • 1/4 cup besan (chickpea flour)
  • 1/4 cup bajra flour
  • Asafoetida powder (hing), a pinch
  • 1 tsp cumin (jeera), coarsely powdered
  • Turmeric powder, a pinch
  • 1 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup spinach, washed and finely chopped
  • 3-5 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (tablespoon) coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tsp (teaspoon) vegetable oil

Method

Step 1

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In a large mixing bowl, combine all the flours.

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Step 2

Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, cumin, and salt.

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Step 3

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Add the finely chopped onions, green chillies, and spinach, coriander leaves and mix using enough water to make a soft dough.

Step 4

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Divide into 4 equal portions, and shape them into round balls.

Step 5

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Heat the tawa or non-stick pan and brush some oil on it. Remove from heat.

Step 6

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Lightly grease your hands and roll the dough balls so that they get coated with oil.

Step 7

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Take one of the dough balls, place it in the center of the tava, and flatten it into a round shape about 1/4-inch thick with your fingers.

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Step 8

Make a small hole in the center.

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Step 9

Cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

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Step 10

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Pour one tsp of oil in the center and around the edges and cook until the underside is lightly browned.

Step 11

Flip and cook on the other side with a little oil. Remove from heat. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 12

Serve the thalipeeth warm with a dollop of sauce, dips, raita of your choice or with plain yogurt.

Nutritional Information

Calories 135 Sodium 1167mg
Total Fat 3 g Potassium 119 mg
Saturated 2 g Total Carbs 23 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 3 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 1 g
Trans 0 g Protein 5 g
Cholesterol 4 mg Vitamin A 2 %
Calcium 3 % Vitamin C 11 %
Iron 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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