How to make Soya Masoor Parantha - Paranthe stuffed with a healthy mixture of soya granules and whole red lentils

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Main Ingredients : Soya granules (सोया ग्रैन्यूल्ज़), Whole red lentils (sabut masoor) (साबुत मसूर)

Cuisine : Indian

Course : Breads

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Soya Masoor Parantha
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With the recognition of being an important commercial pulse of the world, soya beans are coming into many kitchens around the world. Soya beans are said to control blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, regulate the bowels and relieve constipation. Besides the popular tofu or beancurd, the beans are also fermented and used to make flavouring pastes and condiments, notably the Japanese soy sauce or shoyu and miso and the Indonesian tempeh.

For more recipes related to Soya Masoor Parantha checkout Soya Parantha, Soya Galouti Parantha. You can also find more Breads recipes like Marble Bread, Tikadia, Jain Pav, Chutney Poori.

Prep Time : 8-10 hour

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Mild

Ingredients for Soya Masoor Parantha Recipe

  • Soya granules soaked in milk 1 cup

  • Whole red lentils (sabut masoor) soaked for 8 hours and pressure cooked 1 cup

  • Whole wheat flour (atta) 1 cup

  • Salt to taste

  • Oil 2 tablespoons + for cooking

  • Garlic minced 1 teaspoon

  • Onion finely chopped 1 medium

  • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon

  • Cumin powder 1 teaspoon

  • Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon

  • Red chilli powder ½ teaspoon

  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon

Method

Step 1

Take whole wheat flour in a bowl. Add salt, 1 tablespoon oil and sufficient water and knead into a soft dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté well. Add onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes or till they turn translucent.

Step 3

Add soya granules and lentils and mix well.Add salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and mix well.

Step 4

Add coriander leaves and mix well. Remove from heat and cool down to room temperature.

Step 5

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out into medium discs. Place a portion of soya-lentil mixture in the centre, fold the sides to make a square or rectangle. Flatten slightly with a rolling pin.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick tawa. Place a parantha on it and roast for a minute. Flip, drizzle some oil on top and let the other side cook for a minute. Flip again, drizzle some more oil on top and cook for another minute.

Step 7

Serve hot.