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यात्रा के लिए मेथी थेपला की रेसिपी | यात्रा के लिए स्वादिष्ट थेपला | यात्रा के लिए थेपला बिना दही के - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller in Hindi)

મેથી થેપલા રેસીપી | મુસાફરી માટે મેથી થેપલા | દહીં વગરના મેથી થેપલા | મેથી થેપલા બનાવવાની રીત - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller in Gujarati)


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about thepla for travel
thepla for travel step by step recipe
how to make the dough for the methi thepla
how to proceed for the methi thepla
frequently asked questions
calories of thepla for travel
benefits of thepla
to make methi parota

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Nothing like theplas to carry along on a journey. Not only are methi theplas very tasty with the superb flavour and aroma of methi, they are also satiating and convenient.

To make these methi thepla good for 15 days we have used a whole wheat flour dough with a large assortment of taste-giving ingredients ranging from green chilli paste and spice powders to sesame seeds. However, we have not used curds, in order to increase the shelf life of thepla for travel.

You also need to make sure you add lots of oil while cooking; otherwise methi theplas will become dry and spoil soon. When made as per the instructions, the Theplas will stay fresh in the fridge for almost 15 days.

When you anticipate a busy fortnight, you can make a large batch and keep thepla without cuds for travel in stock. Just take them out when you want a nice meal, warm them slightly on a tava and enjoy with curds and pickles .

You can also try other variants of theplas like Zucchini Thepla , Mooli Thepla or Doodhi Theplas.

Enjoy thepla for travel | thepla without cuds for travel | methi thepla good for 15 days | with detailed step by step photos below.

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Preparation Time:&nbsp &nbspCooking Time:&nbsp &nbspTotal Time:&nbsp &nbspMakes 24 theplas (24 thepla )
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Ingredients


For Methi Thepla
3 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi)
1 tsp green chilli paste
2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
oil for cooking

Method


For methi thepla

  1. To make methi theplas, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and roll out each portion into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each circle, on a medium flame, using oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  4. Cool, wrap in an aluminium foil, pack in an air-tight container and store the methi theplas in refrigerator.

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How to make the dough for the Methi Thepla:

  1. To make the dough for thethepla for travel | thepla without cuds for travel | methi thepla good for 15 days |take a deep bowl and add the whole wheat flour into it.
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  2. Add the finely chopped fenugreek (methi). You can also add kasoori methi or dreid fenugreek leaves if you do not have fresh fenugreek leaves.
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  3. Add the green chilli paste for the spice.
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  4. Add the garlic (lehsun) paste.
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  5. Also add the ginger (adrak) paste. Both ginger and garlic paste are added to flavour the dough of the Methi Thepla.
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  6. Now add the chilli powder. You can increase or decrease the quantity of the chili powder according to your spice tolerance level.
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  7. Add the sugar. It balances the flavours of the masalas that we are adding.
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  8. Add the coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
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  9. Add the turmeric powder (haldi) for the colour.
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  10. Add the cumin seeds (jeera).
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  11. Add the asafoetida (hing) for the desired astringent flavour.
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  12. Also 3 tbsp oil. This will make the Methi Theplas soft.
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  13. Add the sesame seeds (til). It gives a mild nutty flavour to the Methi Theplas.
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  14. Furthermore, add the besan (bengal gram flour). You can also add other flours like bajra or jowar flour to make it more nutritious.
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  15. Finally, add the salt to taste.
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  16. Add about 1 cup of water. You may require more water depending upon the quality of the flour.
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  17. Mix well and knead into a semi-soft dough and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. This will make the dough more pliable.
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How to proceed for the Methi Thepla:

  1. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions.
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  2. Sprinkle a little flour on the rolling surface.
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  3. Take a portion of the dough and flatten it.
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  4. Roll out each portion into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle using a rolling pin.
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  5. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the Methi Thepla, on a medium flame.
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  6. Apply a little oil, and let it turn golden brown on one side.
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  7. Flip and cook the other side in the same manner.
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  8. Repeat the steps 2 to 7 with the remaining dough to make 23 more theplas.
  9. Serve immediately or cool the Methi Theplas and wrap in an aluminium foil. Pack them in an air-tight container and store in your refrigerator. Theplas will last for 15 days and perfect to carry when you travel by plane or train and then store in the refrigerator. We make 50 to 75 theplas and take them overseas. They are such a life saver when travelling out of India. At room temperature the Methi Theplas will stay for 2 to 3 days so perfect to take when you are travelling and then put the theplas in the fridge when you arrive at your destination.
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Benefits of Thepla

  1. Travel foods if opted from outside are often associated with junk foods.
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  2. These Methi Theplas are a wholesome option for kids instead of those calorie laden foods like sandwiches which are often carried.
  3. These serve the purpose of any meal of the day – be it a breakfast, lunch or dinner.
  4. Apart from satiating their little tummies, they provide energy to keep them going during the travel.
  5. Fenugreek leaves help add on vitamin A to their meals. This vitamin has a key role in vision.
  6. With their soft texture they are sure to suit senior citizens too who are travelling with you.
  7. Serve them with a bowl of curd and you are all set for your nourishing meal to enjoy your vacation.


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Q. I am going to abroad for 15 days, i have no idea whether the hotel has a refridegrator. How long can the Thepla stay withoutrefridegrator?1. Make theplas using the above recipe just a few hours before leaving for your travel tour. Cool the theplas very well.2. Even if there is slight warmth remaining in the theplas, then the chances of them getting spoilt are very high. At the same time also ensure that you do not leave them for more hours to cool down, else the edges of the theplas will turn crisp.3. Once the theplas have been cooled enough, pack them only in aluminium foil, ensure that the theplas are very well sealed.4. Pack only a few theplas in a foil at a time, so you finish all the theplas once you have opened the foil. Try and avoid packing too many theplas in a foil that you cannot finish at a go.5. Theplas packed in foil and re-packed have decreased shelf life.6. These pointers will increase the shelf-life of theplas at room temperature only in cold weather where the temperature is low.
  2. Q.If I add milk instead of curd in thepla, then what will the shelf life of these thepla?

    We have not tried making them with milk. If you use curd, they will stay fresh for upto 15 days.

  3. Q.Can we use homemade ghee instead of oil?

    Yes, you can. The taste would differ. Theplas are generally cooked in oil and not ghee.

  4. Q.I am travelling go abroad for 14 day wanted to pack theplas just wondering if it will stay during the whole journey including the flight durations?

    Make sure you add lots of oil while cooking. Once done, cool them completely and pack. They will stay fresh for 15 days

  5. Q. Can you explain as to why have you added besan to flour?

    The Thepla will stay soft with it.

  6. Q.How many days can these be good with and without refrigerator?

    They will stay fresh at room temperature only for 2 days.


to make methi parota

  1. Roll a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. 2. Put 1/8 tsp oil evenly over it. 3. Sprinkle little whole wheat flour evenly over it. 4. Roll it up tightly and roll it over from one end to the other end to form a swiss roll and press it lightly. 5. Roll again into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. 6. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the parota, using ¼ tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per thepla

Energy126 cal
Protein2.3 g
Carbohydrates13.1 g
Fiber2.3 g
Fat7.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium4.7 mg

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    Fiddie

    on 30 Mar 22 01:49 PM

    Can we make the dough in advance , refrigerate and use later?

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (46)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp Yes you can.

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    01 Apr 22 03:43 PM

    Aswathy Nair

    on 03 Aug 21 02:59 PM

    What to do when methi is not in season?

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (47)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp There are 2 options. When methi leaves are in season, you can dry them in sun for 1 to 2 days and then refrigerate it in a ziplock bag till further use. Alternatively, you can use small quantities of dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).

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    03 Aug 21 03:04 PM

    Shilpa garg

    on 13 Dec 19 11:16 AM

    Hello ma''amI m going to abroad for 15 daysI have a little confused their is no refrigerator in hotels room sohow many days can i manage thepla without refgirerator ?Plz confirm me if i still additional adding which remain at least a week

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (48)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp Dear ShilpaHere are some pointers for you.Firstly ensure that you avoid the use of completely while kneading the dough of thepla as mentioned in this recipe.Secondly make theplas using the above recipe just a few hours before leaving for your travel tour. Cool the theplas very well. Even if there is slight warmth remaining in the theplas, then the chances of them getting spoilt easily are very high.At the same time also ensure that you do not leave them for more hours to cool down, else the edges of the theplas will turn crisp.Once the theplas have been cooled enough, pack them only in aluminium foil in such a way that the theplas are very well sealed.Pack only a few theplas in a foil at a time, so you finish all the theplas once you have opened the foil. Try and avoid packing too many theplas in a foil that you cannot finish at a go. Theplas packed in foil and re-packed have decrease shelf life.These pointers will increase the shelf-life of theplas at room temperature only in cold weather where the temperature is low.

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    14 Dec 19 03:40 PM

    Anita khandelwal

    on 08 May 19 12:53 PM

    Hello mam, if I add milk instead of curd in thepla, then what will the shelf life of these thepla?

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (49)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp We have not tried making them with milk. If you use curd, they will stay fresh for upto 15 days.

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    09 May 19 09:17 AM

    Krishna Agrawal

    on 16 Sep 18 05:40 AM

    Hi mam, can we use homemade ghee instead of oil

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (50)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp Hi Krishna,Yes, you can. The taste would obviously differ. Theplas are generally cooked in oil and not ghee.

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    17 Sep 18 09:16 AM

    Krishna Agrawal

    on 15 Sep 18 02:55 PM

    Hi mam,my son is traveling go abroad for 3 months wanted to pack can i use kasuri methi instead of fresh methi

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (51)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp We have not tried making them using kasuri methi or stored them for 3 months. If you add fresh leaves, they will stay fresh for up to 15 days.

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    15 Sep 18 03:40 PM

    Aakanksha

    on 27 Jul 18 12:34 PM

    Hi man , iam travelling go abroad for 14 day wanted to pack theplas just wondering if it will stay during the whole journey including the flight durations and all , let me knowThanks

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (52)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp Hi Akanksha,Make sure you add lots of oil while cooking. Once done, cool them completely and pack. They will stay fresh for 15 days!

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    27 Jul 18 03:53 PM

    Shruti

    on 18 Dec 17 10:22 AM

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (53)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp Glad you liked the recipe.

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    14 Jul 18 11:57 AM

    Suresh bhosale

    on 17 Nov 17 04:38 AM

    Excellent. This is very useful food while in travel. If u have any suitable receipes for Traveller PL. Inform.

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (54)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp Hi,We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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    17 Nov 17 08:43 AM

    gayathri

    on 08 Oct 17 06:56 PM

    Hi mam.shall I use kasuri methi leaves instead of fresh leaves.I need to pack this for 2 days journey mamPlease reply

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    Methi Thepla, Thepla Recipe Without Curds for Traveller (55)Tarla Dalal &nbsp&nbsp Hi,If you wish to store them only for 2 days they will stay the way this recipe is.

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    09 Oct 17 08:35 AM

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