Mango thepla by Krupa Kapadia Shah

This is a really innovative recipe and must try in this season when we get mangoes!!! Do try it and Enjoy with yummy mango salsa and green chutney made from raw mango!!! A full mango special platter... Mangoes are rich source of iron and vitamins. Sesame seeds are rich in calcium. Coriander leaves and mint leaves give a lovely flavour and they are also high in nutritional value. 

Recipe by Krupa Kapadia Shah

Ingredients:

Mango thepla:-

For the making the dough of thepla-

1 ripe alphanso mango 

2 tbsp jaggery 

1/2 raw totapuri mango

2 tbsp chopped mint leaves 

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves 

2 cups whole wheat flour 

2 tbsp chickpeas flour 

Salt to taste 

1/2 tsp turmeric powder 

1&1/2 tsp red chilli powder 

2 tsp coriander and cumin seeds powder 

2 green chillies (spicy) finely chopped 

1 tbsp white sesame seeds 

2 tbsp oil for moyan

2 tbsp fresh curd

Other ingredients for thepla-

As required rice flour for rolling the theplas

As required oil for roasting the theplas 

As required ghee for roasting the theplas 

Mango salsa:-

1/2 alphanso mango chopped 

2 tbsp chopped red bell pepper 

2 tbsp chopped green bell pepper 

2 tbsp chopped onions 

1 tsp red chilli flakes 

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves 

1/4 tsp salt 

Method:

Mango thepla:-

In a mixture jar grind the cut pieces of alphanso mango with jaggery. 

Grate the raw mango.

Now mix all the ingredients for kneading the dough in a parat and knead the dough like paratha. Add more curd if required but have not used water for kneading the dough. Apply 2 tsp oil on the kneaded dough and keep it aside and covered for 15-20 minutes.

Now make small balls out of the dough and roll them into theplas using rice flour. Now roast the theplas on both the sides on heated iron tava using oil and ghee. Similarly make all the theplas.

Mango salsa:-

Mix all the ingredients of salsa in a mixing bowl and smash a little with the back of a spoon. Mix well and refrigerate for an hour so all the flavours mix well with each other. So make the salsa beforehand and serve it chilled.

While serving, serve the hot mango theplas with chilled mango salsa and green chutney using raw mango.