Out of all the regional cuisines in India, Gujarati cuisine is full of simple yet tasty delicacies that have kept us hooked to them. The array of foods, starting from dhoklas to khandvi and fafdas, Gujarati food spells comfort. When talking about a wholesome regional breakfast, one can’t help but mention dhokla and thepla. Healthy, filling and delicious, these Gujarati breakfast options have tugged at our heartstrings for ages now. Most Indians find these Gujarati delicacies comforting and absolutely perfect to start their mornings with. No matter what day it is, a typical Gujarati breakfast can never go wrong in terms of nutrition and taste. Today, we have brought before you another drool-worthy Gujarati breakfast that has the Bollywood diva Malaika Arora Khan hooked to it. It’s the quintessential Gujarati flatbread: thepla.
Malaika Arora has shared a story with a box of theplas with the caption: “Not without my gf theplas @delnazd”. The Bollywood actress and model has often taken to her social media handles to share her love for delicious food. She even has a highlight on her Instagram handle named “food” where she has saved her food stories to make her fans drool. Are you already craving some theplas? Here are three recipes you can try:
1. Methi Thepla
A classic Gujarati Thepla recipe, Methi Theplas are made with methi leaves, whole wheat flour and spices. The thin and flavourful flatbreads are one of the best things to relish with a bowl of curd for breakfast.
2. Mooli Thepla
Enriched with the goodness of mooli, Mooli Thepla is easy, quick and irresistible. The Theplas are made with radish leaves, gram flour and minimal spices and are great to have for breakfast. Carom seeds make these theplas even more flavourful.
3. Bhaat Na Thepla
Made from leftover rice, Bhaat Na Thepla is a budget-friendly and delicious thepla. Made with minimal herbs and spices, Bhaat Na Theplas are one of the best ways to use leftover rice and have a filling breakfast as well.