This Soya Chana Dal Paratha offers 12-14 grams of protein per serving; recipe inside

For vegetarians, protein intake has always been a debatable question. But, now you can relax and give this healthy paratha a try, which will provide you nutrition and taste both. Made with soya chunks and chana dal, this high-protein paratha will satiate your taste buds and provide enough nutrition too. According to USDA, 50 gms dry soya chunks provide 26-28 g protein and chana dal offers around 19g–22g of protein per 100g. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll to read the recipe and give this paratha recipe by Instagram handle dillifoodies a try.

1 cup soya, 3/4 cup chana dal, 1/2 sweet potato, 3/4 whole wheat flour, 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger, 3-4 garlic cloves, 2 cloves, 1 black cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 green chilli, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, salt to tadte, and ghee for cooking

First of all, soak soya chunks and chana dal in warm water for 10 minutes.

Add them to a pressure cooker along with soaked chana dal, mashed sweet potato, onion, ginger, garlic, whole spices, salt, and water. Pressure cook for 4–5 whistles.

Remove the whole spices and blend the cooked ingredients into a smooth paste using a hand blender or mixer grinder.

Add the mixture to whole wheat flour, and also add green chilli, coriander, red chilli powder, garam masala, and roasted cumin powder. Knead to form a soft dough.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll out parathas.

Heat a tawa and cook the parathas using enough ghee.

Serve hot with curd and pickle of your choice.

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