Dhapate is a multigrain roti from Maharashtra and is made by mixing all the grain flour along with spices and vegetables.
The first time when I read it, I thought this will be an excellent roti to enjoy and it is healthy too as we will be including so many different grains. This is almost similar to Thalipeeth.
I adapted this from Meera, who has a huge collection of traditional Marathi dishes. So when I had planned a Maharashtrian thali, I decided to make it. I know it was too early, however, I was planning on making Indian Flatbread in C4AS blog when I had planned on making AtoZ Explore the flavors during April.
When we decided we would do Flatbread for September, I saved it for this marathon. Apart from this, I had another one all done and ready. So you would notice that these pictures are different from the rest. I mostly plan all the pictures to be in the same pattern for myself to know which Mega BM it belongs.
Anyway, when I had made the thali, I had invited my parents for lunch and they enjoyed this flatbread. They said it tasted something very similar to what we have in Andhra yet the taste is different and delicious too.
The other Ds that I had on the list were Dhakai Paratha, Dahi Methi Poori, Dhebra, Doodh Paratha, Dry Fruits Meetha Paratha, Dim Paratha (with eggs), Dashmi Roti.
As I said since I was planning a thali, I had to make sure the bread goes well with the side dishes I was making. So I settled with Dhapate, which refers to both the dish and also slapping on the back in Marathi. I felt this name was given more so because the dough is taken between your palm and clapped about to make a disc.
So, it is D for Dhapate in the A to Z Flatbread and More, where I am doing AtoZ Indian Flatbreads. If you are interested, check out what is D in the AtoZ Dosa Varieties.
A to Z Indian Flatbreads:
A for Angakar Roti
B for Bedai Poori
C Choorie Ka Parantha
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Step by Step Pictures for making Dhapate
Recipe
Dhapate from Maharashtra
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Jowar Flour / Sorghum flour
- 1/4 cup Besan / Chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour
- 1/4 cup Onions chopped
- 1 Green Chilli minced
- 2 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves chopped
- 1/2 tsp Goda Masala
- 1/4 tsp Ajwain / Carom seeds
- 1.5 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Cooking Oil hot
- Cooking Oil for roasting
Instructions
How to make Dhapate from Maharashtra
- Take all the ingredients in a wide bowl and mix well.
- Add water slowly to knead a dough.
- Heat a tawa or pan. Make equal balls about 4 or 5. Using a plastic sheet, pat it down. You can even pat the rotis directly on the pan using wet hands.
- Make one hole in a center.
- Add a drop of cooking oil in the center. Cover with a lid. Let it cook. Remove the lid. Flip and cook on the other side.
- Serve with homemade white butter. You can serve with a gravy and also eat it as such.
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vaishalisabnani says
We have the same bread from Maharashtra today - yes even I have Dhapate for D .
While reading your recipe I see that it is quite different from what I posted , the addition of Goda masala must have changed the flavor . Let me give this one a try too , though we enjoyed the fried version too .
gayathriraani says
That is one more new dish to learn. The different flours added will give this dhapate an unique flavour, I guess. I love to look at thalis but never have the courage to make one. Your thali looks awesome and I wouldn't mind if you invite me to taste this..
KP says
I think your blog is already or gradually becoming a veritable encyclopedia of dishes of various regions and countries and alsoI admire your tenacity and stamina to participate in marathons all through the year. Dhapate seems a tasty dish.
Srivalli says
Mr. KP, thanks for dropping by and for your kind words. i only wish I could do more..and about participating, since I am conducting these marathons, it is expected I participate and on top do it on both the sites..heheh..:)..yes Dhapate was so good, you must try it.
kpartha12 says
If you visit my blog,I cannot assure you of tasty delicacies like your blog but I am sure you would relish the stories I dish out.
Annapurnaz says
Same pinch Valli...Even mine is dhapate. I'm just in love with this bread. You have added rice flour, I'm sure this must be crispier. Will try your method next time.
Sowmya:) says
Wow! That is such an inviting thali....and a multigrain flatbread is gorgeous! Love this one...got to try it asap
Priya Suresh says
Dhapate looks absolutely healthy, crispy and beautifully shaped. Such a delicious mixed flour flatbread, seriously i can have this crispy flatbread just like that. Lovely pick.
harini says
Looks like this is the popular choice for the letter D. The combination of flours and spices sounds very tempting. I have all the ingredients and so shall try soon.
Padmajha Sureshbabu says
Reading the first line of your post, I thought it was thalipeeth! Such a healthy and f;avorful dish this is.Goda masala in a flatbread is new to me!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Wow! That is a different kind of flatbread and I can't take my eyes off that thaali! Great use of whole grains in the Dhapate and this will be great just by itself without any sides.
mayurisjikoni says
Dhapate is a new flatbread to me. Would love to try out as it healthy and one can add a mixture of flours. The thali looks very inviting.
Simply Tadka says
Its looks alike thalipeeth.. so crisp and tasty.
Renu says
This looks quite similar to thalipeeth but yes in that coriander and onion is used much more, plus addition of goda masala must have added to the taste. Looks yum
code2cook says
Dhapate looking so tempting, well in Pune I have not seen this recipe with this name. Will surely check about it. in my to do list.