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Sweet Potato Thepla | Sweet Potato Roti
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Sweet Potato Thepla | Sweet Potato Roti

Sweet Potato Thepla is a delicious and nutritious Indian flatbread made with mashed sweet potato, whole wheat flour, and aromatic spices. It's a versatile dish perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, offering a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: All Recipes, Indian Bread
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine, North Indian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 66kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam

Equipment

  • 1 Tawa
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 nos Sweet Potato
  • 2 nos Green Chili
  • ½ teaspoon Ajwain / Carom Seeds / Omam
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 handful Coriander Leaves
  • 1 cup Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified butter) For Coating

Instructions

  • Take 2 large sweet potatoes and cut them in half if necessary. Place the halved sweet potatoes in a vessel.
    2 nos Sweet Potato
  • Add enough water to cover the potatoes in the pot. Place the pot inside a pressure cooker, secure the lid, and allow to cook for 3 whistles.
  • Once the pressure has completely released, remove the cooked sweet potatoes from the pot and peel them.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes and set them aside.
  • Add finely chopped green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and asafetida to the mashed potatoes.
    2 nos Green Chili, ½ teaspoon Ajwain / Carom Seeds / Omam, 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder, ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder, 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Next, add chopped coriander leaves and wheat flour to the mashed potato mixture.
    1 handful Coriander Leaves
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Gradually add water as needed and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the dough and knead until it's soft and pliable. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
    2 tablespoon Oil
  • After 30 minutes, divide the dough into lemon-sized balls.
  • Roll each dough ball into a thin circle.
  • Heat a pan or tawa. Place the rolled roti on the hot surface. Cook each side until small golden brown spots appear.
  • Brush the cooked roti with ghee. Repeat with the remaining rotis.
    1 teaspoon Ghee
  • Your Sweet Potato Theplas are now ready to enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Roti | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 2.7g