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Ayurvedic Dravya · Preparation · — kcal / 100g

Methi thepla

Also known as: thepla, methi na thepla

Fenugreek-spiced travel bread — the methi bitters keep it digestion-friendly for days, which is why it is Gujarat's journey food.

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Methi thepla — Ayurvedic Preparation & USDA Nutrition

Methi thepla — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter, Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter, Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Fenugreek-spiced travel bread — the methi bitters keep it digestion-friendly for days, which is why it is Gujarat's journey food.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Whole-wheat dough kneaded with fresh methi leaves, turmeric, chili and curd, rolled thin and roasted with oil. Keeps 2–3 days — the classic tiffin bread.

Classical Provenance: Gujarati tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with plain curd at midday
  • chunda or mango pickle (travel pairing)
  • masala chai

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pitta excess (spiced versions)
  • Contraindication: fresh-bread-only digestion — day-old theplas are drier

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Methi thepla

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 piece (45g):

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