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Beet Greens, Carrot, Jowar Thalipeeth served in a pink hexagon plate.

Beet Greens Jowar Thalipeeth

Try this Beet Greens Jowar Thalipeeth recipe for a tasty, fiber-rich Indian flatbread. A wholesome choice for lunch, dinner, or a quick meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Thalipeeth

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Jowar Flour Sorghum Flour
  • 1 Cup Beetroot greens chopped
  • ½ Cup carrot grated
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic grated, about a tablespoon
  • 1/4 inch ginger grated, about a tablespoon
  • 2 tablespoon Yogurt
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil or Ghee for Shallow Frying
  • 2-3 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add in the Jowar Flour, chopped beet greens, carrot, onion, chilies, garlic, ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, salt and yogurt.
    1 Cup Jowar Flour, 1 Cup Beetroot greens, ½ Cup carrot, ½ cup onion, 2-3 green chilies, 1 large clove garlic, 1/4 inch ginger, 2 tablespoon Yogurt, Salt, 2-3 tablespoon Sesame seeds
  • Mix everything by pressing the veggies against your hands so that the vegetables release the water.
  • Make a soft, pliable dough. It should feel moist but not sticky. If require add water a tablespoon at a time.
  • Rest the dough: Let it rest for 10 minutes. The flour absorbs moisture and the mix becomes easier to handle.
  • Divide the dough: Form small balls. You’re ready to press them into flat rounds.

Pan-Cooking on the Stovetop:

    Pressing the thalipeeth:

    • Wet your hands, flatten each dough ball on a plastic sheet or parchment, or a clean kitchen cloth, aiming for a ¼-inch thickness.
    • Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top and press it with your hand.
      2-3 tablespoon Sesame seeds
    • Press tiny holes in the thalipeeth.
    • Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet.
    • Spread some oil or ghee on it. Wet your hands.
      Oil or Ghee
    • Cook and flip: Cook over medium heat for 2-3 mins. Drizzle oil around the edges, flip, and press gently. Cook until both sides are golden and a little crisp.

    Pressing the thalipeeth directly on a hot skillet:

    • Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet.
    • Wet your hands. Drizzle some oil and sesame seeds.
      2-3 tablespoon Sesame seeds
    • Spread some oil or ghee on it. Wet your hands.
      Oil or Ghee
    • Take a portion of the dough and flatten between your hands.
    • Sprinkle some sesame seeds on it.
      2-3 tablespoon Sesame seeds
    • Now directly press this on the hot skillet.
    • Top it up with more sesame seeds and press evenly.
    • Press tiny holes in the thalipeeth.
    • Cook and flip: Cook over medium heat for 2-3 mins. Drizzle oil around the edges, flip, and press gently. Cook until both sides are golden and a little crisp.

    Notes

    Tips for Pan-Fried Crispness:
    -Cook on medium heat. The cooking has to be even and on slow for it to cook all over.
    -Press tiny holes in the center with your finger before cooking; this lets steam escape and gives a nice crunch.
    Flavor Tips:
    Use ghee for richness, or olive oil for a lighter, modern touch.
    Add toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for a nutty edge.
    Texture Tips:
    If the dough feels dry, add water by the tablespoon.
    If it’s sticky, dust your hands with more jowar flour.
    Don’t knead like wheat dough—just bring everything together gently.
    Extra beet greens can release moisture; adjust flour if dough gets too soft.
    This hands-on approach gets the best results—no tools needed, just your palms.