Thalipit is an Sorghum bread made with from The western state of Maharashtra. It is generally made from millet flour(called jowar or sorghum).

You can also use a mixture of flours such as finger millet flour, rice flour, wheat flour etc which will make it more nutritious. Whichever way you make it it is tasty. It is easy and quick recipe.

You can mix the dough and keep it in a fridge and use it for two or three days. The cooking time is only a couple of minutes. It is a good dish to serve for breakfast or a snack or to take for lunch.

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How to make Thalipit - Sorghum Flat bread

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Ingredients for 2 thalipit:

1 cup jowar flour

onion - 1/2 cup finely chopped

red chili powder - 1/2 tsp

hing(asafoetida) - 1/4th tsp.

water to mix and form dough

cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

turmeric powder - 1/4 th tsp

coriander leaves(cilantro) - 1 tbsp chopped

salt - 1/2 tsp or to taste

oil - 1 tbsp

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients except oil in a bowl.

Add water little by little and mix till it forms a dough ball.

Divide the dough in two parts.

Cooking Method :

1. On a flat gridle, spread 1/2 tbsp oil.
2. Place one dough ball on the oil and pat into a round shape.
3. Make 4-5 holes in the round with your finger. Put a drop of oil in these impressions.
4. Place the gridle on a high flame. Cover with a lid.
5. When it is hot, turn the flame to medium and cook for a minute.
6. Remove lid and turn over with a spatula.
7. Cook again for a minute.
8. Remove from fire.

Make the other thalipit the same way. Thalipit is ready to serve. It is generally served with a dollop of butter or a spoonful of ghee(clarified butter), coconut chutney or with a dry chutney powder.

Variations:

Use a mixture of jowar flour - 1 cup, wheat flour - 1/2 cup, besan(gram flour) 1/4 cup. All other ingredients remain same.

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