Time : 25 to 30 min.
Preparation Time : 5 min.
Serves/Makes : Makes 12 to 14 theplas.

Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 cup curds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 teaspoons chilli powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
2 tablespoons oil
salt to taste

Other ingredients:
oil to roast the theplas

Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients together and knead into a soft dough using water only if required.
2. Knead the dough till it is smooth and divide into 12 to 14 equal portions.
3. Using a rolling pin, roll out the each portion into 125 mm. (5") diameter rounds.
4. Cook each round on both the sides on a tava, smearing a little oil on both sides until brown spots appear on the surface.
5. Serve hot.
6. Serving suggestions : Theplas taste delicious with meals and also with masala tea, as a tea-time snack.

Handy Tip(s)
1. Left-over rice can also be added to the dough in which case, adjust the seasoning to taste.
2. VARIATION :
3. METHI THEPLAS : Add 1/2 cup of chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves at step 1 and proceed as per the recipe.
4. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
5. DOODHI THEPLAS : Add 3/4 cup of grated white pumpkin (lauki) at step 1 and proceed as per the recipe.
6. Adjust the seasoning to taste.