Leeli DungLi na thepla - spring onion Flatbread

Spring onion is called leeli dungLi in Gujarati. (dungLi means onion; leeli is green). I found some fresh green/spring onions at our local farmers market. So decided to make my MIL's thepla.

Leeli DungLi na Thepla

Spring Onions Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup bajra flour
• 1 cup wheat flour
• salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped spring onions, (use both green and white parts)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander cumin powder
• 1 tsp oil
• oil for roasting
• flour for dredging

Method
1. Mix all the dry ingredients. Stir in spring onions. Adding water as needed, knead a dough.
2. Add 1 tsp oil. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.
3. Make uniform balls. Roll into thin theplas.
4. Roast on hot tawa/pan till brown spots appear on both the sides. Use oil as needed for roasting/frying.
5. Save in a clean cotton towel till ready to use.
6. Serve along with chhundo (grated sweet n' spicy raw mango pickle).

Note -

1. for an extra kick, you can add minced green chilies if you like.