Protein Paratha

This paratha is made of with soybean dal, its chunks and whole wheat flour. We all know the fact that soybean is a significant and cheap source of protein. For vegetarians it is an ideal source of protein. It contains other essential nutrients- vitamins, minerals, etc. too. It improves the metabolic activity in body and also has other significant benefits.

This paratha proves that healthy can be tasty too. You can start your day with this protein paratha and glass of milk or pack it into tiffin box. I keep it simple and did not add spices in it. You can if you want that.

Here is the detail of ingredients and its method:
  
Ingredients:
For dough:
Soybean Dal -  1 cup
Soybean Chunks - 1 cup
Whole Wheat flour - 1 cup
Salt to taste
Soybean Oil - 2 tbsp

Soybean Oil/ghee

Method:
1. Soak Soybean Dal for overnight and soybean chunks for 1 hour in warm water. Then drain the water of dal and make paste of it without adding water in it. After that squeeze the soybean chunks and make paste of the same too in mixer.

2. Take a bowl and put the paste of soybean dal and chunks in it and mix it well. Then put whole wheat flour, salt to taste and soybean oil in it and knead a soft dough. Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.

3. Then before cooking, knead it once again, then divide it into 4-5 parts and make round balls of all parts. Then take one of them and flatten it up with the help of your palms. Then horizontally fold it from centre then vertically fold it from centre and make a triangle shape. Roll it with the help of rolling pin taking care of its triangle shape. Make all in the same way.

4. Then heat the tava and cook the paratha on medium flame. Apply ghee/ oil on both sides of the paratha and cook until crisp. High Protein Paratha is ready to serve. Serve it hot with Rayta, chutney, pickle or any curry dish.