Sunday, January 15, 2012

Tantalizing Tofu Parantha (Wheat bread stuffed with spicy Tofu)
















Tofu Parantha is another healthy dish to add on your menu. Tofu's high protein and low carb content makes it a figure friendly food. :) "Eating tofu regularly helps lower bad cholesterol, lowers the risk of cancer, makes bones stronger, and Tofu has been found to be a great source of calcium and vitamin E as well." Tofu is sort of like a Chameleon because just as a Chameleon blends in with its surroundings, Tofu will blend in with any flavor that tantalizes your tastebuds! Whole wheat flour in which the Tofu is enveloped in, is also healthy because it contains several Vitamins.
Also, Parantha is a Punjabi dish originating from northern part of India known as Punjab. Punjab is another vibrant and colorful state, and its jubiliant energy is reflected in the variety of spices and sauces that Bhangra (dance) it up in your mouth. :)

Ingredients
For the Dough: 2 cups of Whole Wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water or as needed to make the dough firm yet soft.
Mix the Dough, water and salt and knead them until all the ingredients are mixed well and becomes a smooth round ball.
For Tofu stuffing: 4 ounces of firm tofu mashed.
2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoon coriander leaves
1/2 lime1 teaspoon Garam Masala (optional)
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated jalopeno pepper
Mix together all the ingredients and mash the Tofu. Make 10 balls out of the Tofu mixture.
1. Form 10 balls out of the wheat dough.
2. Roll out 1 ball of wheat dough with a roller pin 6 inchs in height and width.
3. Add the Tofu mixture to the rolled out dough and bring the edges all together to form a dumpling. You are basically sealing the stuffing with the dough.
4. Grease the surface with oil that you will be rolling the dough upon. Make sure this is a smooth surface.
5. Roll out the dumpling and make it look like a circle that is about 6 inches in width and length.
6. If you wish, you may cut out the rolled out bread and stuffing with a cookie cutter to give the paratha any shape that you desire.
7. Take the rolled out Parantha(Tofu stuffed bread) and place it in a heated pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
8. Allow it to cook for 2 minutes on medium heat until it is red. Now flip it over and cook again for 2 minutes until it is red and crispy.
9. Serve the Parathas with soy yogurt or your favorite Chutney. Voila! Hot, crispy and spicy Tofu paratha!

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