Discover The Secret to Perfect Thalipeeth: A Must Try Recipe

Thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian multigrain flatbread made with jowar, bajra, rice, and wheat flours, mixed with spices, onions, and optional vegetables like carrots. The ingredients are combined into a soft dough, shaped into thin discs, and cooked on a greased skillet until crisp and golden. Holes are made in the Thalipeeth to allow even cooking. Each bread is cooked one at a time, with oil or ghee for flavor. This flavorful flatbread is ideal for breakfast or lunch. Serve hot with yogurt, butter, or spicy chutney for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

1/2 cup jowar (sorghum) flour
1/2 cup bajra (pearl millet) flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup besan (gram flour)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup grated carrots (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-2 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Salt, to taste
Water, as needed
Oil or ghee, for cooking

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the jowar, bajra, rice, wheat, and besan flours.
- Add chopped onions, grated carrots (optional), cilantro, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- Mix everything well so the vegetables and spices are evenly distributed through the flour.
Knead the Dough:
- Gradually add a little water at a time and knead the ingredients into a soft, pliable dough. The dough should not be too sticky or too dry.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Shape the Thalipeeth:
- Take a small portion of dough (about the size of a golf ball).
- On a clean surface or plastic sheet, flatten the dough ball using your fingers, spreading it out to form a circular, thin disc (about 1/4 inch thick).
- Make a few small holes in the center and sides of the Thalipeeth to allow for even cooking.
Cook the Thalipeeth:
- Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Grease it with a little oil or ghee.
- Place the flattened Thalipeeth onto the hot skillet and add a few drops of oil or ghee around the edges and in the holes.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until it turns golden brown and slightly crisp.
Repeat the Process:
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough, making and cooking Thalipeeth one at a time.
- Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
Serve:
- Serve hot Thalipeeth with fresh yogurt, butter, or spicy chutney on the side.

Tips

Add More Vegetables: You can add grated zucchini, radish, or finely chopped spinach for added flavor and nutrition.
Control the Heat: Keep the heat at medium to ensure the Thalipeeth cooks evenly without burning.
Alternative Method: If shaping directly on the skillet is difficult, shape it on a plastic sheet and carefully transfer it to the skillet.

Enjoy your Thalipeeth fresh and warm, a perfect healthy and tasty option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.