Thalipeeth is an Indian flatbread made with mixed lentil and grain
flours.
This flatbread is very popular in Maharashtra, India. Thalipeeth is
very healthy and flavorful, and can be served as breakfast, lunch, or
dinner with a dollop of butter and yogurt.
Servings: 2-4 Cooking Time: 30
minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cup jowar flour (sorghum, jonna)
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram/chickpea flour)
1 cup rice flour
Asafoetida powder (hing), a pinch,
1/2 tsp cumin (jeera), coarsely powdered
Turmeric powder, a pinch
3/4 cup onions, finely chopped
3-5 green chillies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
In a large mixing bowl, combine the jowar, besan,
rice flours along with
turmeric powder, asafoetida, cumin, and salt.
Add the onions, green chillies, and cilantro, and mix
with enough water to make a soft dough. Divide into 4 equal portions,
and shape them into round balls.
Heat a tava (cast-iron or nonstick, flat griddle)on
medium-high, and brush some oil on the tava. Remove from heat.
Oil your hands lightly and roll the dough balls so
they are coated with oil. Take one of the dough balls, place it in the
center of the tava, and spread it into a round shape about 1/4-inch
thick (or less) with your fingers. Make a small hole in the center, and
cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat. Check occasionally
to make sure the roti is not burning. Pour a tsp of oil in the center
and around the edges of the roti and cook until the underside is
lightly browned. Flip the roti and cook on the other side with a little
oil. Remove from heat. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Serve the thalipeeth warm with a dollop of butter,
pickles, and raita of your choice or with plain yogurt.