DISH RESEARCH · Bread

Thalipeeth

Also known as: Maharashtrian multigrain flatbread

Dassana Amit’s selected Thalipeeth combines five individual flours with seeds, spices, onion and herbs, then cooks shaped rounds on a tawa.

About Thalipeeth

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Dassana Amit describes Thalipeeth as a spiced multigrain flatbread associated with Maharashtrian homes and street food in Maharashtra. Her selected preparation mixes individual flours rather than using ready-made bhajni.

Sorghum, whole wheat, pearl millet, gram and rice flours form the dough. Carom, turmeric, red chili, ground cumin and coriander, sesame, onion, raw ginger, coriander leaves, green chili and salt are mixed through.

Oil and staged additions of water make a soft, smooth dough. A portion is flattened on a moistened cloth, with conditional sprinkles of water during shaping and holes made through the round.

The cloth transfers the round onto an oiled hot tawa and is peeled away. More of the same roasting oil goes into the holes and around the edges. Covered cooking makes the base golden and crisp; turning develops brown spots on the second side.

The author offers Thalipeeth hot or warm. This selected serving uses white butter alongside the cooked flatbread.

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Dish type: Bread
Preparation: Read the preparation
Mix sorghum, whole wheat, pearl millet, gram and rice flours with the spices, sesame, onion, ginger, coriander, green chili and salt. Add oil and water in stages to make a soft, smooth dough. Moisten a cloth and wring out excess water. Flatten a portion of dough on it, add conditional sprinkles of water and make holes in the round. Transfer it onto an oiled hot tawa using the cloth, then peel the cloth away. Add roasting oil into the holes and around the edges, cover and cook until the base is golden and crisp. Turn and cook the second side until brown spots appear. Serve hot or warm with white butter.
Serving presentation: hot or warm in the author’s Thalipeeth serving choices

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Ingredients in Thalipeeth

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Origins & food traditions

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Countries

India

Cuisines & regions

Maharashtrian Cuisine

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Cooking traditions: Maharashtrian / Dassana Thalipeeth

Sources & references

Thalipeeth Recipe