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Methi na Dhebra

Methi na Dhebra is a flatbread made with pearl millet / Bajra flour and fresh fenugreek leaves . The bread is a staple in Gujrati homes. Since the bread has a good shelf life it is an excellent food to carry while traveling .
Course Breakfast, Tea Time
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bajra flour
  • 1 cup fenugreek leaves
  • 2 tbsp garlic green chilly paste
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • Pinch turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for cooking the dhebras

Instructions

  • Pick and clean the fenugreek leaves .
  • Wash well and chop finely .
  • Place in a sieve so that the water drains completely .
  • Using a mixing bowl , add all ingredients for dhebra and mix well .
  • After mixing check the taste , you could adjust the ingredients as per your taste .
  • Gradually add water and bind the dough .
  • Pinch out balls and flatten each one with your palms .
  • You can pat the dhebras with hands or roll them in between plastic sheets .
  • Place on a hot griddle .
  • Reduce the flame to medium and let cook till brown spots appear .
  • Flip over and apply ghee lavishly .
  • Flip over and apply ghee on this side too .
  • Now increase the flame and cook .
  • Cook till brown spots appear .
  • If you wish you can make the debhras into 4” disc or even smaller and deep fry .