Pumpkin Thepla

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Hi friends!
We make various recipes using pumpkins. We make soups, gravies, sambhar and even halwas. Today i am going to show you one unusual recipe using pumpkin i.e, Thepla or you can call it masala chapati also.
You people are very smart and know the health benefits of pumpkins.
Believe me, this one of the healthiest and tastiest pumpkin recipes. This is very easy to make and ideal for lunch boxes and picnics. You don't have to make any accompaniments with this. You can serve with pickles, curds or just a dollop of butter or ghee.
So, your tomorrow's lunch box recipe is fixed. Your kids will definitely love them.
Happy cooking guys!!

Ingredients:
1. Pumpkin: 250 gms
2. Onions: 3 nos.
3. Coriander leaves: one bunch
4. Red chilli powder: 2 tsp or according to your taste.
5. Fennel seeds: 1 tsp
6. Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
7. Oil: 2-3 tbsps.
8. Salt to taste.
9. Wheat flour: 3 cups.

Preparation:
Peel the skin and roughly chop the pumpkins. Chop the onions.
Finely chop the coriander leaves.

Procedure:
1. Take 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions and fry till translucent.
2. Add the chopped pumpkins, salt and 1/2 a cup of water. Cover and cook till soft. Let it cool. Make a puree.
3. Mix the pumpkin puree, wheat flour and all the other ingredients to make a soft dough. Cover and keep aside for half an hour.
4. Take lemon sized ball of the dough and make rotis and shallow fry on a hot tawa or griddle with a spoon of oil on both the sides.( You can skip oil if you want to)
5. Enjoy with ghee or butter on top.







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