Khaaraa Theplaa

3 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup chickpea flour

½ teaspoon ajmo (oregano seeds? Or celery seeds?)

1 ½ tablespoon mithu (salt)

1 ½ teaspoon marchu (cayenne pepper)

2 teaspoon dhanaa jiru

¼ teaspoon hardar (turmeric)

1/8 teaspoon hing (asafetida)

½ cup pani (water)

4 tablespoon tel (oil)

1. Mix the whole wheat & chickpea flours, adding ajmo, salt, cayenne pepper, dhaanaa jiru, turmeric & asafetida.

2. Mix in enough water till it holds together.

3. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and bind it all together.

4. Break off into 1" balls and roll out to 6-8” .

5. In a heavy skillet, pan fry each one, brushing additional oil on each side.

6. Serve with yogurt and tea for breakfast, or a snack anytime. Good for traveling or picnics.

Kishor, from Kokila 11/1990