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rajgira methi thalipeeth | healthy amaranth and fenugreek thalipeeth | methi rajgira thalipeeth |
Tarla Dalal
04 November, 2023
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rajgira methi thalipeeth | healthy amaranth and fenugreek thalipeeth | methi rajgira thalipeeth |
Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth recipe - How to make Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
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Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
5 thalipeeth
Ingredients
For Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth
1 cup rajgira (amaranth) flour
1/4 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 cup fenugreek (methi) leaves finely chopped
1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
2 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
2 1/2 tsp oil for cooking
Method
For rajgira methi thalipeeth
- To make rajgira methi thalipeeth, in a deep bowl, add rajgira flour, besan, fenugreek leaves, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, turmeric powder, cumin seed powder, lemon juice and salt.
- Mix well and knead into a soft dough using ½ cup of water. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
- Place a portion of the dough on a wet muslin cloth.
- Pat the dough using wet fingers into 150mm (6 inch) diameter circle, sprinkle ½ tsp sesame seeds on each thalipeeth and make few holes at the intervals. Pick the dough along with the muslin cloth.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), place the thalipeeth upside down and gently remove the muslin cloth.
- Cook it on medium flame on both the sides till golden brown using ½ tsp of oil for cooking each thalipeeth.
- Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make 4 more thalipeeth.
- Serve rajgira thalipeeth hot.
Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth recipe with step by step photos
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making rajgira methi thalipeeth.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making rajgira methi thalipeeth.
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To make rajgira methi thalipeeth, in a deep bowl, add 1 cup rajgira (amaranth) flour.
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Add ¼ cup besan (bengal gram flour). Besan acts as a binding agent in Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth. It helps to hold the ingredients together and prevents the thalipeeths from falling apart.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves. Methi adds a slightly bitter and nutty flavor to Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth.
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Add ½ tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste. Ginger-garlic paste adds a warm, pungent flavor to thalipeeth.
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Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
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Add ½ tsp lemon juice. Lemon juice adds a tangy, citrusy flavor.
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- Add salt to taste.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Mix well and knead into a soft dough.
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Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
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To make rajgira methi thalipeeth, in a deep bowl, add 1 cup rajgira (amaranth) flour.
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To make rajgira methi thalipeeth | healthy amaranth and fenugreek thalipeeth | methi rajgira thalipeeth | place a portion of the dough on a wet muslin cloth.
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Pat the dough using wet fingers into 150mm (6 inch) diameter circle.
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Sprinkle ½ tsp sesame seeds on each thalipeeth.
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Make few holes at the intervals.
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Pick the dough along with the muslin cloth.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), place the thalipeeth upside down.
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Gently remove the muslin cloth.
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Cook it on medium flame on both the sides till golden brown using ½ tsp of oil for cooking each thalipeeth.
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Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make 4 more thalipeeth.
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Serve rajgira methi thalipeeth | healthy amaranth and fenugreek thalipeeth | methi rajgira thalipeeth | hot with curd, low fat curds, raita or achar.
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To make rajgira methi thalipeeth | healthy amaranth and fenugreek thalipeeth | methi rajgira thalipeeth | place a portion of the dough on a wet muslin cloth.
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Use fresh methi leaves, it will give the thalipeeths a better flavor and aroma.
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Add a little bit of water at a time when kneading the dough. This will help you to avoid adding too much water, which can make the dough sticky.
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Pat the thalipeeth thinly using wet fingers for easier spreading.
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Add ¼ cup besan (bengal gram flour). Besan acts as a binding agent in Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth. It helps to hold the ingredients together and prevents the thalipeeths from falling apart.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves. Methi adds a slightly bitter and nutty flavor to Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth.
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Use fresh methi leaves, it will give the thalipeeths a better flavor and aroma.
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Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Calcium. See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. See our list of calcium rich Indian foods. Dairy products: Like milk, curds, cheese, paneer and buttermilk. Green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, broccoli. Nuts and ragi. Required from kids to adults. 33% of RDA.
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curd), nuts, seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, wheat flour etc. 26% of RDA.
- Iron : Iron is essential in the chemical reactions that produce energy from foods. Eat more greens and garden cress seeds to prevent you from being anaemic. Here are the top 7 sources of iron rich foods. 20% of RDA.
- Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 18% of RDA.
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Rajgira Methi Thalipeeth is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 151 cal |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.1 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 3.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7.4 mg |
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