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Cucumber Millet Thalipeeth

Cucumber Millet Thalipeeth: Crispy Fasting Snack That Delights

Cucumber Millet Thalipeeth is a tasty, crispy snack perfect for fasting, combining millets, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Thalipeeth
  • 2 medium Cucumbers squeezed to remove water
  • 1 medium Sweet Potato grated and rinsed
  • 1 cup Millets little millet preferred
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Chenna) or Paneer tofu can be used for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts coarsely crushed
  • 1/4 cup Grated Coconut fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-Green Chili Paste adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sendha namak for fasting
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Cooking Oil for cooking

Equipment

  • grater
  • mixing bowl
  • Tawa
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grate cucumbers and sweet potatoes, ensuring to squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, sweet potato, and remaining ingredients, excluding millet flour, lemon juice, and cilantro. Stir well.
  3. Gradually add millet flour to the mixture until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Incorporate lemon juice and fresh cilantro last.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls and press each into a round shape, about ½ to ¾ cm thick.
  5. Heat a tawa and cook each thalipeeth with ghee until golden brown and crisp, flipping to ensure even cooking.
  6. Serve hot with makhana fruit shrikhand and roasted tomato chutney.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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