High-protein breakfast: 8 vegetarian parathas that offer 20 g protein per serving

For Indians, the paratha is not just breakfast, it's an emotion, stuffed with seasonal produce, rolled with love and then cooked on a griddle with the goodness of homemade ghee. But in the age of fitness routines and the rush to add more protein, the aromatic paratha is often looked upon as a villain. But fret not, we are here to tell you that when combined with the right ingredients, even a paratha can be a protein bomb. Scroll down to read about eight vegetarian parathas that offer 20 g protein per serving.

It is one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein. A generously stuffed paneer paratha made with whole wheat dough and about 100 grams of paneer combined with herbs, green chilli, ajwain, and black pepper can give you around 20g protein.

This paratha is made with soya chunks or granules which are also rich in protein. All you need to do is, soak, mince, and spice the chunks with green chilli, salt, onion, and coriander leaves. Stuff it into whole wheat flour dough balls and cook with minimum oil or ghee. This will easily give you around 20 g protein.

Split yellow moong dal, when soaked and ground into a coarse paste makes for a healthy stuffing for paratha. Spice it up, stuff it in the multigrain dough balls, cook, and pair the parathas with curd and pickle for a nutritious breakfast.

Besan is a rich source of protein and when combined with fiber-rich methi leaves, it makes a superfood combination. All you need to do is, combine besan, leaves, and whole wheat flour to make a soft dough, roll out the parathas, and cook them with minimum oil or ghee. Serve it with a bowl of curd to easily reach the 20g protein target.

To make the sprouts, soak moong, chana, and moth, let them sprout and blend them coarsely. Add spices and use as a stuffing for the paratha. This paratha not only provides protein but also adds fibre and crunch to your meal. Enjoy with curd and pickle.

This paratha is also rich in protein. All you need to do is, crumble tofu and mix spices into it. Use the mixture as paratha stuffing and pair it with curd and pickle.

Sattu is a rich source of protein and is called a superfood. Mix it with spices, lemon juice, onion, green chilli, achari masala and use as a stuffing for the paratha. Enjoy with curd and pickle.

For this paratha, you need to roast peanuts and sesame seeds and then grind them into a coarse mixture. Add it to the dough and make the paratha. This is going to be rich in protein and healthy fats, making it both nutritious and flavourful.

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