04 June, 2011

Tofu-Carrot Paratha



Tofu's very low in Cholesterol.Very good source of Protein.Best substitute for "Paneer".Can make all variety of Gravy with Extra Firm Tofu i.e.,Palak Tofu,Tofu Butter Masala,Kadai Tofu...etc., like as we does with "Paneer".Ok let's C the recipe,


Ingredients:


  1. Extra Firm Tofu-1 pac.,
  2. Carrot-1 large(Shredded)
  3. Ginger Garlic paste- 2 teaspoon
  4. Green chilly-1 (chopped) Optional
  5. Red chilly powder- to taste
  6. Amchoor powder-1 teaspoon
  7. Garam Masala-1/2 teaspoon
  8. Salt & Turmeric powder
  9. Oil-2 tablespoon
*Cut the Tofu cover and take out all water and Squeeze the tofu in hands.Drain out all the water.Scramble it well in hands&Keep aside.

For Paratha Dough:
  1. Atta Flour-2 cups
  2. Cilantro-1/2 cup(Chopped)
  3. Jeera-2 teaspoon (Dry Roast & Crushed)
  4. Water-As required
  5. Salt 
Method:


  1. Take a wider bowl mix all ingredients in hand.
  2. Then pour water little by little,make a tight dough.
  3. Cover  &rest it for 30 mins.
  4. For stuffing heat a oil in pan.
  5. Add  ginger garlic paste  fry for a while.
  6. Add green chilly and fry.
  7. Then put carrot ,give it mix .cook for 2mins.
  8. Now add scrambled tofu and fry well in medium heat for 10 mins.
  9. Allow all excess water dries out.
  10. Once water evaporates(It'll similarly looks like Scrambled Egg(Egg Poriyal))add red chilly powder,tumeric powder,garam masala and amchoor powder and mix well,cook it for 2 mins.
 
11.Switch off the stove, Let it cool down.
12.Then divide a dough in to equal parts, Roll it in to small circle.
13.keep a spoon full of tofu mixture & cover it.
14.Dust the stuffed dough in flour,& make a 5" circle.
15.Then make a parathas.Roast in both the side with little oil.
16.Serve Hot with any Veg., Curry R simply with Curd.

                                       

9 comments:

  1. Healthy combo...never tried tofu...nice idea..

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  2. Yet another awesome recipe from u dear ... lovely. This is such a nice recipe for people who are wary of tofu [like me]... thanks for sharing:)
    Reva

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  3. This is a real new combo and definitely very very healthy too.

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  4. This is an example of a wonderful carrot paratha... loved your blog...leaving now, but shall visit here very soon. Do visit my blog too!

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  5. wow awesome stuffing.. came to know abt ur blog from jabeen's corner.. u hv an awesome space.. glad to follow ur blog..

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  6. So delicious,healthy and colorful parathas.Lovely presentation.

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