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Tofu Carrot Paratha

Written By Praveena Gudipati on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 | 8:29 PM



Parathas are the easiest way you can hide those veggies and other healthy stuff in and feed kids. Perfect for lunch box or even at home. My kid loves Chapatis, Rotis but would  not eat curry on the side. So for lunch box I make a variety of Parathas. I try to incorporate a protein source like paneer, Tofu or cheese. Along with it I add some veggies which makes em a complete meal.Check out my other Paratha recipes under Kidzbites. So far I have posted Spinach cheese Paratha, Hummus Paratha.

 When you are making Parathas try to choose ingredients that goes well together. Tofu goes well with some veggies and today I picked carrot as it's my son's favorite veggie. Other veggies that goes well with Tofu in Paratha are Spinach, zucchini. There are couple of ways to make parathas.One way you make the stuffing and stuff inside the rolled dough, fold and roll it again.Aloo parathas, aloo gobi parathas are made this way.The second way ,which I used here and the easier one,mix the ingredients in flour itself and make a dough and roll like regular Chapathis. It works well since the ingredients I used here mixes with flour nicely and makes a smooth dough.

 I have also added ginger, chilli powder in this recipe. Ginger helps with protein ( Tofu) digestion.Also it adds nice flavor. You can skip chilly powder if you wish. I wanted to spice up Paratha little bit. You can also add other spices of your choice according to your kid's taste. I used a tablespoon of oil but you can cut down that. For flour you can use regular or multi grain atta. When you are making Chapati or Paratha make a softer dough, knead the dough nicely till it is smooth and doesn't stick to your hand. Then rest the dough atleast 30 minutes to get good results. 

 Pack these Parathas in the lunch box with fruits or veggies. Today I packed em with Strawberries. You can also pack these to take it to work with Kadhi or Pickle on the side.
Servings:
Yields 4 Chapathis
Total time:
60 minutes (Includes dough resting time)
Category:
Main Course
Author:
Praveena Gudipati

 Ingredients: (I use US standard measuring; 1cup=8oz=250ml)
1 cup Wheat flour or multigrain Atta
1 carrot
1/2 cup firm tofu
Salt
1 inch ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon oil for dough and more to make chapathis

Tofu Carrot Paratha step-by-step Recipe with Photos
  1. Take Atta in a wide bowl.
  2. Crumble Tofu, add it to flour. I used firm Tofu which is still easy to crumble with hand. You can also grate it.
  3. Peel a carrot, chop it into pieces, blend it to make a paste. Alternatively you can grate it with cheese grater. Add it to the flour.
  4. Add salt to taste, chilli powder, grated ginger.
  5. Mix with hands nicely so everything is evenly spreaded.
  6. Now add water little by little and knead the dough. Make a smooth dough and keep aside for 30 minutes.cover the dough so it will not dry.
  7. Now take a ball of dough and dust some flour on both sides. Use a rolling pin and roll the chapathi. My Chapathis are harley round :-).But they are perfectly and evenly rolled.

  8. Heat a pan,place the rolled Chapathi on the pan. Spread 1 teaspoon oil on top. Flip when other side is cooked and spread 1 teaspoon teaspoon oil on that side. Cook till both sides are nicely done and brown spots appear. You can use more oil if you like.



  9. Repeat the process until dough is over. You can wrap Parathas in foil to keep em soft until ready to serve.
  10. Pack the Parathas in lunchbox along with fruit or vegetable of your choice. For a meal at home serve with Kadhi or any curry of your choice.I served them for dinner along with my sprouted moong salad and sprouted Kala chana masala curry.



 Tips: 

  •  If making for adult lunch bag you can add cumin powder and more chilli powder. You can also use green chilli paste in place of chilli powder.
  • If using zucchini in place of carrot grate it into the flour.


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