Radish Jowar Thepla

30 Mar Radish Jowar Thepla

Radish Jowar Thepla is an ideal gluten free breakfast dish. Jowar which is gaining popularity now world over, has been and still is a staple diet for most people in rural parts. Its getting revived due to the awareness in people to shift from unhealthy processed products to a healthy lifestyle. It is among the healthiest choices one can make for daily carbohydrate intake and the best way to do it is through Theplas and Rotis. It can be had either at breakfast or lunch.

Among vegetables, radishes are a very good option for those who like to lead a healthy life style. Radishes are very filling, low in glycemic index and high in fiber.  They satisfy your hunger without adding to your calorie count. An ideal choice to include in your daily diet. The best part is, they are versatile. Can be eaten raw, sauteed, cooked, made into soup.. you name it.

Try this healthy Radish Jowar Thepla

Ingredients:

1. Radish grated                     1cup
2. Jowar (Sorghum) Flour    1cup
3. Chickpea flour                    ¼ cup
4. Green chilli minced           2
5. Ginger grated                     1 tsp
6. Sesame seeds                       1 tsp
7. Kasuri methi crushed       2 tsp
8. Ajwain (caraway seeds/omam) 1 tsp
9. Asafoetida powder            1 pinch
10. Chilli powder                      1 tsp
11. Dhania powder                   1 tsp
12. Roasted cumin powder    ½ tsp
13. Groundnut curd                 2 tablespoon
14. Jaggery powder                 2 tsp
15. Turmeric powder               ½ tsp
    Salt to taste
    Chopped coriander / cilantro and mint 2 tablespoons each

• Mix all ingredients and knead together with light hands.
• Radish leaves water. Hence you may not require additional water. Check. If you find the dough loose, add more flour. The consistency depends on the quality of flour. Make sure the dough is stiff enough to pat as rotis.
• Pat the dough with hands to 6” roundels on an oiled parchment sheet (as with akki roti).
• Invert in pre heated tawa and remove the sheet slowly.
• Cook on medium flame till both sides turn brown.
• You can smear with oil if you want. Its optional.

Serve with Khatta Meetha Orange peel Chutney

If you are a non vegan, you can substitute groundnut curd with dairy curd.