Zucchini Thepla

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Zucchini Thepla

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 450g zucchini
  • 175g plain flour , plus extra for rolling out
  • 175g plain whole-wheat flour 
  • 2 tsp grated fresh root ginger
  • a good pinch of turmeric
  • a small handful of fresh coriander , chopped
  • 3-4 tbsp sunflower oil

Method

  • Dry fry the cumin seeds for 30-60 seconds in a non-stick pan, tossing constantly until toasted. Remove from heat.
  • Wash the zucchini, then trim and grate them on the coarsest side of the grater (unpeeled) into a largish bowl.
  • Tip in both the flours, the ginger, turmeric and coriander, add 1 tsp salt and stir well.
  • Pour 1n1⁄2 tbsp of the oil into the flour mixture and rub it in, then gradually add 4-5 tbsp cold water until the mixture comes together to form a soft dough, a bit wetter than pastry.
  • Tear or cut off 12 equal-sized pieces and shape into balls.
  • Dust the work surface and rolling pin with a little extra flour and roll each piece into a thin 14cm round – don’t worry if the edges are crinkly.
  • Heat a large cast-iron griddle or heavy-based frying pan until very hot.
  • Put one or two theplas on the griddle and cook for 2 minutes on one side, patting the edges with a clean soft cloth – this keeps the thepla in contact with the heat and helps cook it fast.
  • Turn the thepla over and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the bread, turn them over again and cook for 30-60 seconds more, then drizzle a few drops of oil on this side.
  • Remove and set aside on a plate.
  • Repeat with the rest of the rounds. (You can make the theplas up to 2 hours ahead, then wrap in foil and reheat in a low oven.)
  • Serve hot or cold.