Time and servings
Time and servings
About
Thalipeeth isn’t just another Indian flatbread — it’s a reflection of Maharashtra’s rustic soul. Rooted in the daily lives of farmers and villagers, this multigrain flatbread was born out of simplicity and a desire for sustenance. In rural Maharashtra, particularly in regions such as Kolhapur, Satara, and Pune, Thalipeeth is a staple for those who work long hours in the fields. It’s prepared using a flour blend called “bhajani”, a mix of roasted grains like jowar (sorghum), bajra (pearl millet), rice, chana dal, and urad dal — making it a powerhouse of nutrition and energy. What makes Thalipeeth special is its earthy and wholesome flavour, which comes not from exotic ingredients, but from humble pantry staples — spices, onions, coriander, sometimes grated vegetables, and curd. It’s traditionally patted by hand on a banana leaf or a wooden board and cooked over a hot tawa until crisp and golden. For farmers and labourers, Thalipeeth is more than food — it’s fuel. Unlike regular wheat rotis, it provides:- Slow-releasing energy for sustained work
- High fibre and protein content
- A naturally gluten-free and gut-friendly alternative
Ingredients
- 1 cup jowar flour / sorghum flour
- ¼ cup besan / gram flour
- ¼ cup wheat flour / atta
- ¼ cup bajra / pearl millet flour
- ¼ cup rice flour
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chilli (finely chopped)
- ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
- ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
- 2 tsp sesame seeds / til
- 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup water (to knead)
- oil for roasting
Instructions
- firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1 cup jowar flour, ¼ cup besan, ¼ cup wheat flour, ¼ cup Bajra and ¼ cup rice flour.
- also add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 green chilli, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp ajwain, 2 tsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 onion and ½ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure everything is combined well.
- now add ½-1 cup water or as required and knead a dough.
- now take a small ball of dough and start patting over oiled butter paper.
- gently drop the sheet upside down over the hot griddle.
- peel off the butter paper sheet slowly without breaking your Thalipeeth.
- Additionally, smear some oil over the Thalipeet.
- Cover and cook both sides on medium flame.
- Finally, serve the Thalipeeth with butter, pickle and curd.
Step-by-step
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Firstly, combine 1 cup of jowar flour, ¼ cup of besan, ¼ cup of wheat flour, ¼ cup of Bajra, and ¼ cup of rice flour in a large mixing bowl.
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Also add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 green chillies, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp ajwain, 2 tsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 onion, and ½ tsp salt.
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Mix well, making sure everything is combined well.
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Now add ½-1 cup water or as required and knead a dough.
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Add more water if required and knead to a smooth and soft dough.
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Grease the butter paper with oil. Alternatively, use a wet cloth more traditionally.
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Now, take a small ball of dough and start patting it over oiled butter paper, aluminium foil, or banana leaf. Alternatively, use a wet cloth for a more traditional method.
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Furthermore, pat as thinly as possible. Dip your hand in water to spread easily and avoid cracks.
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Make some holes between so that your Thalipeeth can absorb oil and cook fast.
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Gently drop the sheet upside down over the hot griddle.
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Peel off the butter paper sheet slowly without breaking your Thalipeeth.
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Additionally, smear some oil over the Thalipeeth.
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Cover and cook on medium flame.
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Flip over and cook both sides, pressing gently.
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Finally, serve the Thalipeeth with butter, pickle and curd.
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Notes
- Firstly, adjust the proportion of flour to your choice.
- Also, to make it more nutritious, add finely chopped palak / grated carrot to the dough.
- Additionally, cover and cook the Thalipith for a more moist texture.
- Furthermore, wet cloth instead of butter paper is a traditional way to pat the Thalipith.
- Finally, the Thalipeeth recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy and served with butter.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/thalipeeth-recipe-maharashtrian-thalipit/