Thalipeeth

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By Chef Jasmine Dsouza From Namaste Breakfast

Last Updated: Feb 01, 2024

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About Thalipeeth

Thalipeeth, a traditional Maharashtrian flatbread, is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and textures. This wholesome and nutritious dish has been a staple in Maharashtrian households for generations, and its popularity has transcended regional boundaries. In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Thalipeeth, from its rich cultural significance to the art of preparing this delectable treat. Thalipeeth has deep-rooted cultural significance in Maharashtra, with its origins dating back centuries. It was born out of the necessity to create a nutritious and satiating meal using locally available ingredients.

The traditional recipe includes a mix of multigrain flours such as jowar, bajra, and besan, along with spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. This amalgamation not only imparts a distinctive flavor but also enhances the nutritional profile of Thalipeeth. Preparing Thalipeeth is an art form that requires skill and precision.

The dough is crafted by combining various flours, spices, and sometimes grated vegetables. The use of warm water helps bind the ingredients together, creating a pliable dough. The flattened discs are then cooked on a griddle until they achieve a golden brown hue. The result is a crispy yet tender flatbread that perfectly balances earthy flavors with a hint of spice.

1. About Thalipeeth

A nutritious snack that the Maharashtrian swear by because it is just as tasty too

2. Ingredients

Gram flour (besan) ½ cup
Rice flour ½ cup
Whole wheat flour ½ cup
Finger millet (ragi / nachni) flour ½ cup

3. How to Make Thalipeeth (Stepwise Photos)

4. Method

Take gram flour in a mixing bowl, add rice flour, whole wheat flour and finger millet flour and mix well.
Add onion, coriander leaves, green chillies, cumin powder, roasted cumin seeds, coriander powder, semolina and salt and mix well. Add sufficient water and knead into soft dough. Add oil and knead once again.

5. Additional Tips and Tricks

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Ingredients

Gram flour (besan) ½ cup
Rice flour ½ cup
Whole wheat flour ½ cup
Finger millet (ragi / nachni) flour ½ cup
Large onion, chopped 1
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tbsps
Green chillies, chopped 3 to 4
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Roasted cumin seeds 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Semolina (rawa/suji) 2 tbsps
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tbsp + to cook
Homemade butter as required
Yogurt to serve
Green chutney to serve

How to Make Thalipeeth (Stepwise Photos)

Method

Take gram flour in a mixing bowl, add rice flour, whole wheat flour and finger millet flour and mix well.
Add onion, coriander leaves, green chillies, cumin powder, roasted cumin seeds, coriander powder, semolina and salt and mix well. Add sufficient water and knead into soft dough. Add oil and knead once again.
Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan. Spread a plastic sheet on the worktop and grease it with a little oil. Take a generous portion of the dough and spread it on the plastic sheet with your finger tips to a slightly thick roundel. Gently dislodge the disc from the plastic sheet and put it in the pan.
Make a few light slashes in the roundel with the tip of a knife and drizzle a little oil over the thalipeeth and cook on medium heat. Flip when the underside is lightly browned and cook the other side similarly. Make more thalipeeth with the remaining dough.
Transfer the thalipeeths on a serving platter, keep a blob of homemade butter over them and serve them hot with bowls of yogurt and green chutney.

Additional Tips and Tricks

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Chef Jasmine Dsouza

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