This Special Thalipeeth is more than just a flatbread—it’s a celebration of traditional wisdom and wholesome ingredients. Simple to prepare and incredibly versatile, it’s a must-have in every Indian kitchen, especially for those seeking healthy yet satisfying meals.
🌟 IntroductionThalipeeth is a traditional, savory multigrain flatbread from Maharashtra, known for its earthy flavors, rustic texture, and high nutritional value. This Special Thalipeeth is made using a blend of flours (called bhajani), fresh vegetables, and spices—making it a powerhouse of fiber, protein, and taste.Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Thalipeeth is served hot with a dollop of white butter, curd, or chutney.
Servings: 4
Cost: 100
Ingredients
For Thalipeeth Dough:
- 1 cup bhajani flour mix of roasted jowar, bajra, rice, chana dal, and urad dal
- or a mix of:
- ¼ cup jowar flour
- ¼ cup bajra flour
- ¼ cup besan gram flour
- ¼ cup rice flour
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 –2 green chilies finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil or ghee – for cooking
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, onions, chilies, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt.
- Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Shape the Thalipeeth
- Take a butter paper or banana leaf and grease it.
- Pinch a ball-sized dough and flatten it into a thin disc using wet fingers.
- Make a small hole in the center (for even cooking).
Step 3: Cook the Thalipeeth
- Heat a tawa (griddle) and place the flattened dough (with the paper side up).
- Gently peel off the paper, drizzle oil around and in the center.
- Cook on medium flame until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with homemade butter, pickle, curd, or coconut chutney.
- Add a side of lassi or chaas for a cooling combo.
- Pairs beautifully with thecha (spicy green chili chutney).
💡 Tips for Best Thalipeeth
- You can add grated vegetables like carrot, bottle gourd, or beetroot to enhance taste and nutrition.
- Always cook on medium flame for an even crisp texture.
- For a gluten-free version, skip besan and maida (if added).