Upvaas Thalipeeth Recipe

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cooking the Thalipeeth: Heat a tawa or griddle and grease it with ghee or oil. Carefully transfer the flattened dough onto the tawa.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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