Upvaas Thalipeeth Recipe
Upvaas Thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian flatbread that is specially prepared during fasting (vrat or upvaas) days. Made with a blend of vrat-friendly flours and spices, this savory dish is packed with flavor and nutrition. It is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and makes for a satisfying meal during religious fasts.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Rajgira (Amaranth) flour
- 1/2 cup Shingada (Water chestnut) flour
- 1/2 cup Sabudana (Sago) flour or ground soaked sabudana
- 2 medium boiled potatoes, mashed
- 2 tablespoons peanut powder (roasted and coarsely ground)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped (optional for some fasts)
- 1 teaspoon rock salt (sendha namak)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil (for kneading and cooking)
- Water as needed
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine rajgira flour, shingada flour, and sabudana flour. Add mashed potatoes, peanut powder, cumin seeds, green chilies, rock salt, and black pepper powder.
- Mix the ingredients well and knead into a soft dough using little water as required. Add a teaspoon of ghee while kneading for a smooth texture.
- Shaping the Thalipeeth: Take a clean plastic sheet or banana leaf and grease it lightly with oil. Take a portion of the dough and flatten it into a round, thin disc using your fingers.
- Cooking the Thalipeeth: Heat a tawa or griddle and grease it with ghee or oil. Carefully transfer the flattened dough onto the tawa.
- Make small holes in the thalipeeth using your fingers and drizzle a little ghee into the holes. Cook on medium flame until golden brown and crisp on one side. Flip and cook the other side as well.
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve hot Upvaas Thalipeeth with fresh curd, homemade peanut chutney, or coconut chutney.
- A dollop of white butter or a drizzle of honey adds an extra layer of richness.
Tips & Variations:
- If sabudana flour is unavailable, grind soaked sabudana and add it to the mixture.
- You can add grated bottle gourd (lauki) or sweet potato for a variation.
- Adjust the spice levels according to taste.
Why Upvaas Thalipeeth?
This dish is not only delicious but also nutritionally balanced, as it includes healthy fasting-friendly ingredients rich in proteins, fiber, and good fats. The combination of flours and peanuts provides sustained energy, making it a perfect choice for fasting days.
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