Friday, October 1, 2010

Ca(bbage) Ca(rrot) Theplas


CaCa theplas is nothing but Cabbage Carrot Theplas. They are totally loaded with nutrition . Since my dear husband is not really fond of cabbage bhaji , this one is a great way to make him eat those.
So here is what you will need.
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • A pinch of hing
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder ( optional / use instead of coriander cumin powder)
  • 1 to 2 cups whole wheat flour or atta
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves or 2 tsp of dried fenugreek leaves(kasuri methi)
  • 1/2 cup curd
  • Oil
  • Salt to taste
Here is how you proceed
  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan , add cumin seeds , mustard seeds , hing and turmeric and ginger garlic paste.
  2. Then add all the dry masalas and saute on a low flame for a min
  3. Then add cabbage and carrots. Make sure that you have squeezed the water from the carrots.
  4. Then saute and cook till the cabbage and carrots are soft.
  5. Add salt , coriander leaves. Taste for seasoning. Adjust as per your taste.
  6. Now let this cool down completely.
  7. Then add the atta to this mixture and bind into a soft dough.
  8. Add curd for binding. Also add more atta if needed.
  9. Now roll out theplas the way you make rotis. Use maida for dusting.
  10. Now cook them on a tava and add some oil .
  11. Serve hot with curd or pickle.

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