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🌟 Introduction
Thalipeeth 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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Veg
Cuisine: Indian
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).

🧠 Health Benefits

    ✅ Packed with fiber, minerals, and protein

      ✅ Keeps you full longer – great for weight management

        ✅ Excellent diabetic-friendly and gluten-free option

          ✅ Supports gut health due to its whole grain base