This Dhebra is mouthwatering recipe right from the State of Gujarat. Dhebra is a snack that is healthy (no frying needed), full of flavor and has a great shelf-life. Dhebra is enriched with iron and fibre, made with fenugreek leaves and bajra flour, methi na dhebra has such a taste that the plate will be empty in no time—so, it’s an advice to make more than you think is needed! Dhebra served with curd makes an ideal breakfast or an afternoon snack. Make a few or a stack and take it during travelling.

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Methi na Dhebra
 
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Dhebra is a snack that is healthy (no frying needed), full of flavor and has a great shelf-life.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 - 5
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
  • 3 cup bajra (black millet) flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp ajwain
  • ¼ cup fresh curd (dahi)
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 3-4 -green chili ( fine chopped / crushed with ginger )
  • 1 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste / ¼ cup green garlic ( crushed ) + 1 tsp garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste ( 2 tsp )
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh cream
  • ½ to ¾ cup butter milk to need a dough
  • Oil for cooking
  • Whole wheat flour rolling
Instructions ( 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml)
  1. Combine all the ingredients along with 1 tbsp oil in a deep bowl to make a soft dough, using enough butter milk.
  2. Divide the dough into 16-18 equal portions.
  3. Roll out each portion of the dough. ( 6-8 cm ) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each dhebra, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in color from both the sides.
  5. Serve hot with curds and pickle of your choice.