Dhapate, Authentic Maharashtrian Thalipeeth
by Tarla Dalal

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dhapate recipe | Maharashtrian thalipeeth | Indian dahi dhapate | Maharashtrian multigrain flatbread is a sure-shot winner in most Maharashtrian households. Learn how to make Maharashtrian thalipeeth.

To make dhapate, in a deep bowl, add jowar flour, whole wheat flour, besan. Bajra flour, rice flour, onions, coriander, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder, prepared paste and salt and knead into a soft dough using approx. 1 cup of water. Divide the dough into 9 equal portions. Take a butter paper and place it on a clean, dry surface, put a portion of the dough on it and keep tapping to form a circle of 175 mm. (7”) diameter thin circle using wet hands. Using your index finger make holes at intervals. Heat a non-stick tava, grease it with ½ tsp of oil, place the butter paper on it and remove the butter paper gently. Put 1 tsp oil evenly over it. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till it is cooked well. Flip and use more 1 tsp of oil evenly over it and cook from both the sides till light brown in colour. Repeat steps 3 to 8 to make more 8 more thalipeeths. Serve immediately with thecha and curd.

Indian dahi dhapate has been made with love and care in Maharashtrian homes since several generations, and is a dish that instantly connects a person with memories of home, childhood, mom’s cooking and such sentiments. This wholesome dish is made with three different flours – jowar, whole wheat and besan. It is excitingly flavoured with lots of onion, garlic and coriander, which not only give an irresistible flavour and aroma but a lovely mouth-feel too.

You can go a step further and improvise this Maharashtrian thalipeeth to your taste, by adding flavourers like mint, cumin seeds, or any other spices and seeds of your choice. Likewise, you can also make a paste of garlic and green chillies if you do not want to add them chopped. Sometimes, chopped green chillies can be irksome especially if kids will also be having the thalipeeth.

By the way, in case you are wondering why the dish is called dhapate (which means slap or pat), your doubts will be dispelled once you read the procedure. This pancake is shaped by patting the dough with the hand. Earlier, they used to pat it directly on the hot tava with wet hands, but to make it easier we have shown you how to pat it on a butter paper and then transfer to the tava. This is much easier.

Enjoy this authentic Maharashtrian multigrain flatbread hot and fresh to relish its satiating taste and texture. It is homely and satisfying, guaranteed to please both young and old. Serve dhapate with accompaniments like green chilli thecha or red chilli thecha, onion tomato koshimbir, tendli ka achaar and white butter.

Tips to make thalipeeth. 1. Wet your hands to tap the thalipeeth dough it would be easier to spread. 2. You can add sesame seeds on top of the thalipeeth, it's optional. 3. You can use cotton cloth or plastic sheet instead of butter paper to make thalipeeth.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins   Cooking Time: 30 mins   Total Time: 45 mins    Makes 9 thalipeeths