Mastering the Art of Thalipeeth: A Personal Journey

Thalipeeth or thalipith is a savoury multi-grain flatbread popular in Western India, particularly in the state of Maharashtra. The flour for thalipeeth, called bhajanee, is prepared from roasted grains, legumes and spices.

Thalipeeth is healthy as it is a multigrain flatbread made from a mix of nutritious flours like jowar, bajra and besan. These flours provide a range of vitamins, minerals, and fibre, promoting digestive health. It is rich in Fiber: The use of millet and sorghum flour makes thalipith high in dietary fiber. Good Source of Protein: Chickpea flour, included in the recipe, adds protein, which is essential for muscle repair and overall body functions.

There is interesting story behind how I learned to make Thalipeeth. I was sent on deputation to Germany for 6 months. I am an eggetarian, I don’t eat Chicken, Fish or any non vegetarian item. It was difficult to get any vegetarian food in Germany during that time ( 2010 ). For me even Pizza Pasta or Noodles are also No No.

As a result, I carried lot of food material with me, including Wheat Flour, Thalipeeth Bhajani and ready to cook items. With the bag full of such food items, I landed in Deutschland. The first evening I decided to prepare Thalipeeth. But had no idea of how to make it. I thought it would be the easiest item to prepare. I called up my wife to ask few steps. And then started my cooking class for next hour or so. I prepared the ingredients like cut onions, chopped coriander leaves, chopped green chilies and spices like turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. The art of making dough is most difficult and a skilled job. Initially I made the dough pouring little extra water, then wife said add some more bhajani flour then the dough bacame thick & tight. Then added little water and finally the perfect dough was ready. I wanted to make only two small pieces of Thalipeeth for me but ended up in making the dough for 6 thalipeeth. I ate the Thalipeeth for next three days consecutively.

After making the perfect dough, I took plastic sheet ( or clean white cloth ) sprinkled water over it and then flattened the Thalipeeth on that plastic sheet. And then put it on the hot pan for roasting. No doubt the Thalipeeth were awesome and tasty. They taste beautifull with Green Chilli Thecha and curd.

The most annoying part was cleaning the Kitchen and washing the Utensils. I was thinking to my self, if I have to do this daily, better I skip the dinner 😅

Similar prompt was answered by me previously with different answer but now I thought of changing the food item. Please click the link below to see receipe of Masala Khichadi.

Thank you for stopping by and reading the blog.

Have an amazing Sunday ahead and keep smiling. 😊

Don’t forget to share your comments on how do you like the Maharashtrian Thalipeeth.

Masala Khichadi

Masala Khichadi