Soya Mughlai Paratha

Paratha is a staple Indian food and especially in Northern part of India, a day is incomplete without their very own paratha.From plain to stuffed, it is enjoyed in any form. Mughlai paratha is a popular Bengali street food and I have tried a veg version of it with soya granules. With 52% protein content, it is indeed a powerhouse recipe for your dear ones. combine it with your favorite chutney and relish the divine flavour of soya keema mughlai paratha.

Ingredients

For the dough

Maida: 250 gms

Oil: 2 tsp

Salt: 1 tsp

For the stuffing

Soya keema: 200 gms

Onion: 2

Green chilli: 6 to 7

Garlic paste: 1 tsp

Coriander powder: 2 tsp

Turmeric powder: 1 tsp

Green peas: 50 gms

Garam masala powder: 1 tsp

Lemon juice: 2 tsp

Kasuri methi: 1 tsp

Salt : as per taste

Oil : for frying

Step 1

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Step 1: Soya Mughlai Paratha

Soak the soya keema in hot water along with salt. Drain it out after 5 to 7 minutes or until they become soft. Once cool squeeze the extra water from it and keep it aside.

Step 2

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Step 2 : Soya Mughlai Paratha

Knead maida along with oil and salt. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least half an hour.

Step 3

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Step 3: Soya Mughlai Paratha

Add onion in a hot oil and Fry them until done. Add the rest of the masala and saute it until the oil leaves the side of the pan.

Step 4

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Step 4 : Soya Mughlai Paratha


Now put the peas and saute it along with the masala.

 

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Step 5 : Soya Mughlai Paratha


Once the peas is coated with the masala add soya granules and let them cook together.

Step 6

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Step 6 : Soya Mughlai Paratha

 

Once done sprinkle kasuri methi along with coriander leaf and lemon juice. Keep it aside and let it come to room temperature.

Step 7

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Step 7 : Soya Mughlai Paratha

Roll the dough into a thin rectangular sheet.

Step 8

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Step 8 : Soya Mughlai Paratha

Place the filling in the centre of the sheet.

 

Step 9

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Step 9:Soya mughlai paratha


Now fold the four sides of the sheet inward, starting with the longer side forming an envelope shape. Now press down gently and seal the sides.

Step 10

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Step 10 : Soya Mughlai Paratha

Heat oil in a frying pan and shallow Fry until golden brown and crispy.

Final Step

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Food Ready : Soya Mughlai Paratha

Enjoy the soya mughlai paratha with chutney.

Tip

One can replace the soya keema with any other vegetable of your choice.

Rice flour dumpling ( पिट्ठा )

Pitha (पिट्ठा) is a traditional Bihari delicacy and an integral menu of its cuisine. These steamed dumplings are high in protein and a flavourful guilt free snack. My mom used to serve it as evening snacks and was thoroughly relished by my dearest father. And now I do the same for my husband who equally enjoys it. It is a very humble and rustic dish that would never disappoint you. Bihari dal pita is prepared with rice flour and is stuffed with spicy lentil filling. One just requires to have an artful attention to the details for the perfect outcome.

Ingredients:

Rice flour : 300 gms

Chana dal : 250 gms ( soaked overnight )

Green chilli : 6 to 7

Garlic : 10 to 14

Cummin seed : 1 tsp

Aesfotida : ½ tsp

Turmeric powder : ½ tsp

Salt : as per taste

Step 1:
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Knead the dough by adding the rice flour in about half cup of hot water along with ½ tsp of salt.

Step 2:
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Mix it with the help of spatula. Cover the lid and keep it aside for few minutes.

Step 3:
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Knead the dough and cover it.

Step 4:
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In a mixing  jar put together chana dal, green chilli, garlic, cummin, handi and aesfotida and salt.

Step 5:
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Grind them together and make a smooth paste.

Step 6:
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Flatten each of the balls carefully and fill the dal mixture.

Step 7:
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Fold it into semicircle shape and place them in a grease steamer and steam it for about ten to fifteen minutes or until the dal filling gets cooked.

Step 8:
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Once done take the Pitha out and let it cool down.

Step 9:
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Slice them evenly and serve with green or red chutney

Tip:
Add extra dry rice flour if there is excess water in the dough.

The secret of good Pittha is the unique combination of spices Along  with the chana dal.