Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap ( Tiffin Treats)
by Tarla Dalal

An interesting twist to the homely thepla makes it an exciting snack that will fascinate young kids. To make this sumptuous Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap, fenugreek flavoured theplas are rolled up with a crispy potato mixture, which is flavoured with peppy masalas like amchur powder. You can make the theplas in advance if you wish to save time, but make sure you add enough oil so that it does not dry up and break when rolling. You can even give the thepla and the crispy potato separately, but rolling it up with a layer of cheese spread will make it more handy to eat and tastier too. Pack some Kurmura Chikki also, it will be an after lunch sweet treat for their taste buds.

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Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap ( Tiffin Treats) recipe - How to make Cheesy Thepla Potato Wrap ( Tiffin Treats)

For The Methi Thepla
1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
oil for cooking

For The Crispy Potatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped potatoes
1 1/2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
6 tsp cheese spread

Method
For the methi thepla

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
Roll out a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook it on a medium flame, using a little oil, golden brown spots appear on both the sides. Keep aside.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 5 more theplas.

For the crispy potatoes

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
When the seeds crackle, add the potatoes, mix gently and cook on a slow flame for 8 to10 minutes or till they turn crisp, while stirring occasionally.
Add the chilli powder, dried mango powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool completely.

How to proceed

Place a methi thepla on a clean, dry surface and spread 1 tsp of cheese spread evenly over it.
Place 2 tbsp of the crispy potatoes at one end of the methi thepla.
Fold the two opposite ends of the methi thepla over the crispy potatoes.
Roll the methi thepla from the stuffed end over the 2 folded sides and seal it tightly. .
Repeat steps 1 to 4 make 5 more wraps.