Upvas Thalipeeth/ उपवास भाजणी थालिपीठ

Upvas Thalipeeth is the fasting version of one of the most famous dishes of Maharashtra – Thalipeeth.

This is a filling and healthy breakfast/meal idea even on non-fasting days. This Upvas Thalipeeth tastes as good as the classic Thalipeeth or rather tastes better. Adding yogurt to the dough not only makes this tastier, but also gives essential nutrients, keeping us and our stomach healthy.


Ingredients:

1)  250 gram Upvas Bhajani pith
2) 2 medium sized potatoes
3) ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
4) 2-3 Red chili powder
5) ½ tsp Sugar
6) Salt as per taste
7) Roasted Peanut crush 3-4 tbsp
8)water or buttermilk 1/2 cup
9) Oil or ghee as required for frying
10) 1 bowl  Yogurt for serve  

Method :

1) crush Potatoes lightly with a masher.
2) Mix together the upwas bhajani, Roasted Peanut crush, mashed potatoes, chilli powder, Cumin Seeds,salt and sugar.
3)  Using water or buttermilk make a soft dough       
4)Divide the dough into 6 – 7 fist sized balls.      
5)Heat a griddle and spray little peanut oil on it. Put the flame very low.
6)Press one dough ball directly onto the griddle and press it down to make a circle with approx.1 cm thickness.
7)At middle make hole  in it with your finger. Be careful not to burn your fingers.
8)Spray little oil  or ghee on top. Cover with a lid and cook on one side till it becomes golden brown.
9)Flip over and cook the other side as well. Do not cover while cooking the other side.
10) Serve hot with curd, white butter or beat together curd, little peanut crush, chillie Powder, chopped coriander leaves and salt and make a quick accompaniment to go along with the thalipeeth.

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