As a healthy dish that can be enjoyed on summer afternoons, Soya Keema Paratha is one of the very nutritious flatbreads that are filled with spiced soya granules and demands little time. Tap to read its simple recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup soya granules, 1 medium onion finely chopped, 1 medium tomato finely chopped, 1-2 green chillies (optional) finely chopped, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera), 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, half teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi powder), 2 cups whole wheat flour, salt to taste, oil or ghee, fresh coriander leaves.
Prepare Soya Keema
Soak the soya granules in warm water for 10-15 minutes before squeezing out all the above water and sautéing it with onions, ginger, garlic and spices (like cumin, garam masala) till extremely well cooked.
Dough Preparation
Sift whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt, and add some water to make a smooth, soft dough, which should rest for 15 minutes.
Stuff the Paratha
Make small balls of dough. Next, roll each ball of dough out into a small round and fill it with a spoonful of prepared soya keema. Jo in su and flatten.
Roll the Paratha
Carefully roll the stuffed dough ball into a circle, sprinkling flour to avoid sticking. Roll gently to make sure the filing stays inside and doesn’t spill out.
Cook the Paratha
Heat a tawa or skillet. Pan-fry with a bit of oil or ghee now and then on both sides until golden brown and crispy. The dish is served hot with either yoghurt or pickle.
Information Credits
This recipe is sourced from the food website Chef Kunal Kapur which offers homemade recipes. You can make alterations to this recipe as per your needs and taste.