Healthy winter breakfast methi thepla with purti sunlife refined sunflower oil.

A warm, nutritious, winter-perfect Gujarati delight!

Methi Thepla is one of India’s most loved winter foods – a soft, flavorful flatbread infused with fresh fenugreek leaves (methi). Packed with iron, fibre, and warm spices, it’s a wholesome breakfast that keeps you energised for hours.

Traditionally enjoyed across Gujarat, Thepla has become popular across India as a travel-friendly, long-lasting, and nutritious meal. When prepared with Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil, it becomes even lighter, more heart-friendly, and perfect for modern healthy cooking.

Whether it’s a chilly winter morning, a lunchbox recipe, or a travel snack, Methi Thepla is a comforting food that fits every mood and occasion.

 

Origin & Popular Places

Origin: Gujarat, India – a staple of Kathiyawadi cuisine.

Popular Regions: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, urban kitchens across India, and Indian households abroad.

 

Often served at:

• – Road trips and picnics
• – Breakfast joints in Ahmedabad & Vadodara
• – Gujarati thali restaurants
• – Dhabas across highways
• – Home kitchens as a winter and daily breakfast essential

 

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

Dry Ingredients:

• – 2 cups whole wheat flour
• – 2 tbsp besan (optional, for softness)
• – 1 tsp turmeric
• – 1 tsp red chilli powder
• – 1 tsp cumin powder
• – ½ tsp ajwain
• – Salt to taste

 

Fresh Ingredients:

• – 1 cup finely chopped methi (fenugreek leaves)
• – 1-2 green chillies, chopped
• – 1 tsp grated ginger
• – 1-2 tsp curd (optional for extra softness)

 

Oil & Moisture:

• – 2 tbsp Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil (for dough)
• – Purti Sunlife Oil as needed for roasting

 

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. 1. Prepare the Dough

• – In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, besan, turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin powder, ajwain, and salt.
• – Add chopped methi leaves, green chillies, and ginger.
• – Pour in 2 tbsp Purti Sunlife Oil and mix until the flour becomes crumbly.
• – Add curd (optional) and begin kneading with water.
• – Knead into a soft, smooth dough.
• – Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes; this improves the texture and flavour.

 

2. 2. Cook the Theplas

• – Pinch medium-sized dough balls.
• – Roll each into a thin, even round thepla.
• – Heat a tawa on medium flame.
• – Place the rolled thepla onto the hot tawa until small bubbles appear.
• – Flip and apply a little Purti Sunlife Oil around the edges.
• – Press gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
• – Cook both sides until light golden brown spots appear.
• – Repeat for all the theplas.

 

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:

• – Fresh curd
• – Spicy mango pickle
• – Green chutney
• – Masala tea for a complete winter breakfast experience

 

Perfect for:

• – Winter mornings
• – Travel meals
• – Lunchboxes
• – Light dinner or evening snack

 

Helpful Tips for the Perfect Methi Thepla

• – Add curd only if you like softer theplas – it helps retain moisture.
• – Resting the dough improves elasticity and flavour.
• – If methi is slightly bitter, add a pinch of sugar to balance the taste.
• – Using Purti Sunlife Oil ensures light, non-greasy theplas with a pleasant aroma.
• – Store cooked theplas wrapped in a cloth to keep them soft during travel.