Sooji Thalipeeth, also known as Rava Thalipeeth, is a delightful and versatile Indian flatbread from semolina (sooji or rava) herbs and spices of your choice.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Resting time;15 minutesmins
Total Time38 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
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Chop the onions, green chillies, coriander leaves, veggies I used cabbage. (I use the food processor and process them). Chop the green onions. Use a teaspoon and peel the ginger then grate it. Grate the coconut.
Crush with fingers and mix the coconut, onions, green chilies, ginger (if using), salt, and sugar (if using).
Make the Dough:
Add the Rava to the mixture and gradually add water to the mixture to form dough.
Allow the dough to rest for about 5-10 minutes; it will become drier over time. ( I make this dough in the evening and rest it in the fridge overnight).
Grease and Shape:
Grease a non-stick tava/skillet with oil or ghee. Take a tennis ball-sized portion of the dough and pat it with your fingers onto the tava/skillet, making it as thin as possible.
Cook Thalipeeth:
Cover and cook until one side develops small brown specks. Drizzle oil if needed.
Flip the thalipeeth and cook the other side.
Get the next one ready:
As the thalipeeth cooks, apply oil to the parchment. Place another ball of the dough and get the next thalipeeth ready.
To transfer the thalipeeth on the skillet:
Lift the paper with your palm under the parchment paper. The goal is to get the thalipeeth on the hot skillet. So carefully and quickly upturn your plam on the hot skillet so that the thalipeeth is on the skillet. Remove the parchment and reuse it. (do not worry it is easier than I make it sound check the video).
Serve:
Serve hot with a generous dollop of butter, yogurt and chutney. Homemade butter is a healthier and more flavorful option.
Video
Notes
Note: the first thalipeeth takes about 10-15 minutes. Later as you continue you need about 5-6 on first side then about 4-5 on the flipped side per thalipeeth on medium flame.Variations:
You can add vegetables like as carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, mashed pumpkin, zucchini and spinach. Finely chopped bell peppers into the dough.
Grind up leftovers like leftovers like dal curry and vegetables add continue.