Name: Cumin and Turmeric Gujarati Thepla
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Gujarati Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup gram flour; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric

Adds a golden, earthy flavor with cumin and turmeric for a rich, aromatic profile.

Method

Before kneading dough, mix cumin seeds and turmeric into the gram flour and spices. 1: After cooking thepla, serve with a sprinkle of the spices over the top.
In a large bowl, combine gram flour, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder, sugar, garam masala, and salt.
Add water and oil, then knead the mixture into a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls. Roll each ball into a flat round shape.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each thepla for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly puffed.
Once cooked, serve the thepla warm, either on its own or with a side of chutney or dal.