No, they are not the same but both have common ingredients. Methi Thepla is a popular Gujrathi flatbread served with a sweet and tangy mango chutney called Chunda. Methi paratha is made with whole wheat flour (atta) and water but the dough for Thepla includes besan or millet flour along with atta and is kneaded with yoghurt. Paratha has layers and is soft, Thepla does not have layers and is cooked to a crisp. Parathas need to be refrigerated after a day but Thepla can be stored for several days which makes them perfect options for long journeys.