Thalipeeth
Thalipeeth is a nutritious Maharashtrian flatbread made from multigrain flour and spices. It's wholesome, flavorful, and perfect with curd or butter for any meal.
Ready in:
35 min
Ingredients:
11
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup multigrain flour (or 1/4 cup each of jowar, bajra, rice flour, wheat flour, and besan)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Optional:
- 1 grated carrot or 2 tablespoons grated cucumber
For Cooking:
- Water (for kneading)
- Oil or ghee (for shallow frying)
Making process
Step 1: Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix all flours with onion, chilies, coriander, cumin, sesame, turmeric, salt, and optional vegetables.
- Add water gradually and knead into a soft, slightly sticky dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Shape the Thalipeeth
- Take a portion of dough and flatten it on a banana leaf or plastic sheet using wet fingers.
- Shape it into a round disc (5–6 inches) and make a small hole in the center.
Step 3: Cook
- Heat a tawa and grease it with oil or ghee.
- Place the thalipeeth on the tawa, peel off the sheet, and cook on medium flame.
- Add oil around the edges and center. Flip and cook both sides until golden and crisp.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve hot with curd, white butter, or pickle.
- Enjoy your wholesome Maharashtrian thalipeeth!