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Guilt free high protein paratha

Guilt-Free High Protein Paratha

This guilt-free high protein paratha is a wholesome and satisfying meal that nourishes your body and keeps you full for hours. It is made with soy chunks, bottle gourd (lauki), chana dal, and whole wheat flour, creating a soft and flavorful paratha that is comforting, nutritious and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

½ cup dry soy chunks (soaked in warm water for 20–30 minutes and squeezed well)
½ cup grated bottle gourd (lauki)
2 tablespoons chana dal (soaked for 30 minutes)
1 teaspoon desi ghee
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ small onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
Salt to taste
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 small piece cinnamon
1 clove
1 green cardamom (optional)

Method
 

To Make the Dough
  1. 1 cup whole wheat flour
  2. 1 green chili, finely chopped
  3. 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
  4. ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  5. ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  6. ¼ teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
How to Make It
  1. Soak the soy chunks in warm water for about 20–30 minutes. Once they become soft, squeeze out all the extra water. At the same time, soak the chana dal for around 30 minutes or overnight.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of desi ghee in a pressure cooker.
  3. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  4. Now add the squeezed soy chunks and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add grated lauki (bottle gourd), soaked chana dal, onion ( diced), Ginger, garlic (2-3 pieces) ,whole spices, salt (as per taste) and 1 cup water
  6. Put the lid on the pressure cooker and cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
  7. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
Roll and Cook the Parathas
  1. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
  2. Roll each portion into a round paratha.
  3. Cook on a hot tawa until golden spots appear on both sides.
  4. Brush lightly with desi ghee and cook until beautifully golden.

Notes

Serve hot with plain yogurt or butter.