થાબળા | Diwali Special Snack | Thabra Recipe | Gujarati Recipe

thabra leaves

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is more widely available and offers similar texture.

mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Cumin seeds are often less expensive and provide a different flavor profile.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for Thabra.

Show the ingredients: 2 tablespoons besan, 2 tablespoons ghee, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon white pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, and 2 cups besan.

Heat a pot on the gas and add 1/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring until dissolved.

Melt the ghee and set it aside.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups besan, 2 tablespoons urad dal flour (or substitute), 1 tablespoon black pepper powder, and 1 tablespoon crushed carom seeds.

Mix the dry ingredients well until combined.

Add the melted ghee to the mixture and mix thoroughly to create a crispy dough.

Gradually add the prepared salty water to the dough, mixing until it reaches a stiff consistency.

Massage the dough with 1 tablespoon of oil for about 5 minutes until smooth and soft.

Divide the dough into two parts and roll each into a long shape.

Cut the rolled dough into pieces, ensuring they are of medium thickness.

Grease the pieces with 1 tablespoon of ghee and cover them to rest.

Prepare the frying oil, ensuring it is hot but on low flame for frying the pieces.

Fry the pieces one by one, ensuring to flip them until crispy and golden brown.

If desired, add 1 tablespoon of white pepper powder for extra spice during frying.

Show the final crispy Thabra and encourage viewers to try the recipe for Diwali.

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