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Carrot Thepla freshly served with coriander
Soft Indian flatbreads spiced with turmeric and fresh coriander leaves

Carrot thepla

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals
Thepla is the iconic flatbread of Gujarat state. Although traditionally made with fenugreek leaves (methi), this carrot version offers a sweeter, earthier taste and a beautiful yellow colour. Since the dough is made with yoghurt and spices, it stays soft for days, making it the perfect travel food in India. Eaten for breakfast with tea (chai), or lunch with pickles.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian (Gujarati)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater (fine hole)
  • Rolling pin
  • Flat pan or crepe pan (Tawa)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel the carrots and grate them using the finest holes of the grater.

Tip: The fine gratings melt into the dough, so large pieces won't stick out when rolling.
2 ✓

In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, spices (chilli, cumin) and chopped coriander.

Tip: Mixing the dry ingredients ensures the spices are evenly distributed.
3 ✓

Add the grated carrot, crushed garlic, yoghurt and one tablespoon of oil. Start to knead together.

Tip: Due to the moisture content of the carrot, don't add water at first! Only if the dough doesn't come together.
4 ✓

Knead into a medium soft, non-sticky dough (adding water little by little if needed). Cover and rest for 10 minutes.

Tip: During resting the gluten strands relax, making it easier to roll.
5 ✓

Form golf ball sized balls. On a floured board, roll them into very thin, round discs (approx. 1-2 mm).

Tip: If it sticks, use more flour, but dust it off at the end.
6 ✓

Heat the pan over a medium-high heat. Place the dough on it. When bubbles appear (approx. 30 sec), flip it.

Tip: The Thepla cooks quickly, don't dry it out.
7 ✓

Brush the cooked side with a little oil, flip back, brush the other side too. Cook until golden brown spots appear on both sides.

Tip: The oil helps the flatbread stay soft and not break.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the bread turn out hard?
Either you cooked it too long on a low heat (dried out), or the dough wasn't soft enough. The yoghurt helps keep it soft.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Wholewheat flour (or Atta flour)
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 1 handful Fresh coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp Yoghurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli powder (or cayenne pepper)
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Oil (for the dough and frying)
  • 80 ml Water (as needed)