Tofu & Capsicum Paratha Recipe (Stuffed Tofu Flatbread)
A high protein North Indian Recipes recipe with whole wheat flour, salt, sunflower oil. Ready in 1h, serves 3.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Instructions
40 steps- 1
To begin making the Tofu Capsicum Paratha Recipe, we will first need to make the dough for the parathas
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 2
In a large bowl add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour and some salt
whole wheat flour(2 cups)salt(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 3
Use your fingers and stir in the salt into the flour
whole wheat flour(2 cups)salt(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 4
Add water a little at a time and knead to make soft, pliable dough
- 5
Knead dough for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic
- 6
Use the fold press and knead motion to make the dough smooth
- 7
Next we will add a teaspoon of oil to coat the dough and knead little more
- 8
You want a dough that will be soft smooth and not sticky
- 9
Next we will divide the dough into 14 to 16 equal portions
- 10
Cover the dough and allow the dough to rest until you the filling ready
- 11
While the dough is resting, we will prepare the filling for the tofu parathas
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 12
In a large bowl; add in the tofu
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 13
Use your fingers or a fork and begin to crumble the tofu
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 14
Next add in the chopped capsicum, lots of chopped coriander, the more you add the more flavor you get
green bell pepper (capsicum) - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(1 tablespoon) - 15
Then add in the finely chopped green chillies, a large teaspoon of cumin powder, and finally some salt
salt(1/2 teaspoon)green bell pepper (capsicum) - finely chopped(1)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)green chillies - finely chopped(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(1 tablespoon)salt - to taste - 16
Combine all the ingredients well
- 17
Divide the filling into 10 to 12 equal portions
- 18
This process of dividing and keeping the portions of dough and filling ready, helps you gauge the number of tofu parathas you can make and if you need more or less of the filling
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 19
Take a dough portion dust it in flour and flatten it on the rolling board by pressing it down
whole wheat flour(2 cups) - 20
Roll the dough out into approximately 3 inch diameter circles dusting with flour in between to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface
whole wheat flour(2 cups) - 21
Place this rolled dough to the side
- 22
Take another dough portion, dust it with flour again and roll into approximately 3 inch diameter circle
whole wheat flour(2 cups) - 23
Now place the a portion of the filling onto the circle and spread it evenly around
- 24
Next, take the other rolled portion of the dough and place it over the filling
- 25
Press and fold the edges so that the filling does not come out while cooking the tofu paratha
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 26
Once sealed press down the paratha with your palms to release any air pockets
- 27
And give it a gentle roll with the pin to even it out
- 28
Proceed the same way with the remaining dough and filling portions
- 29
Now we will get into the final steps of cooking a tofu paratha, preheat a skillet on medium heat and place the filled dough
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 30
Allow it to cook on medium heat for about 30 to 45 seconds and flip over
- 31
Add this stage add a teaspoon of ghee or oil and spread it around
- 32
Flip again, so the oiled side can cook on the skillet
- 33
Spread a little more ghee and keep pressing the parathas while on the skillet to cook the tofu paratha evenly from inside out
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 34
Do the flipping over process a couple of times until both sides get cooked, browned and crisp evenly
- 35
Make sure you cook on medium heat as it allows the tofu parathas to get a crisp on the outside and yet soft texture
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 36
Once the paratha is cooked transfer to a plate
- 37
Continue to the remaining dough portions the same way
- 38
Serve the Stuffed Tofu Capsicum Paratha Recipe along with a Pickle
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 39
You can pack them for your kids lunch box or take them as a travel snack
- 40
It is filling and nutritious
Rate this recipe
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Tofu & Capsicum Paratha Recipe (Stuffed Tofu Flatbread)
A high protein North Indian Recipes recipe with whole wheat flour, salt, sunflower oil. Ready in 1h, serves 3.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
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Directions
40 steps- 1
To begin making the Tofu Capsicum Paratha Recipe, we will first need to make the dough for the parathas
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 2
In a large bowl add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour and some salt
whole wheat flour(2 cups)salt(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 3
Use your fingers and stir in the salt into the flour
whole wheat flour(2 cups)salt(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 4
Add water a little at a time and knead to make soft, pliable dough
- 5
Knead dough for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic
- 6
Use the fold press and knead motion to make the dough smooth
- 7
Next we will add a teaspoon of oil to coat the dough and knead little more
- 8
You want a dough that will be soft smooth and not sticky
- 9
Next we will divide the dough into 14 to 16 equal portions
- 10
Cover the dough and allow the dough to rest until you the filling ready
- 11
While the dough is resting, we will prepare the filling for the tofu parathas
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 12
In a large bowl; add in the tofu
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 13
Use your fingers or a fork and begin to crumble the tofu
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 14
Next add in the chopped capsicum, lots of chopped coriander, the more you add the more flavor you get
green bell pepper (capsicum) - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(1 tablespoon) - 15
Then add in the finely chopped green chillies, a large teaspoon of cumin powder, and finally some salt
salt(1/2 teaspoon)green bell pepper (capsicum) - finely chopped(1)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)green chillies - finely chopped(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(1 tablespoon)salt - to taste - 16
Combine all the ingredients well
- 17
Divide the filling into 10 to 12 equal portions
- 18
This process of dividing and keeping the portions of dough and filling ready, helps you gauge the number of tofu parathas you can make and if you need more or less of the filling
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 19
Take a dough portion dust it in flour and flatten it on the rolling board by pressing it down
whole wheat flour(2 cups) - 20
Roll the dough out into approximately 3 inch diameter circles dusting with flour in between to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface
whole wheat flour(2 cups) - 21
Place this rolled dough to the side
- 22
Take another dough portion, dust it with flour again and roll into approximately 3 inch diameter circle
whole wheat flour(2 cups) - 23
Now place the a portion of the filling onto the circle and spread it evenly around
- 24
Next, take the other rolled portion of the dough and place it over the filling
- 25
Press and fold the edges so that the filling does not come out while cooking the tofu paratha
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 26
Once sealed press down the paratha with your palms to release any air pockets
- 27
And give it a gentle roll with the pin to even it out
- 28
Proceed the same way with the remaining dough and filling portions
- 29
Now we will get into the final steps of cooking a tofu paratha, preheat a skillet on medium heat and place the filled dough
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 30
Allow it to cook on medium heat for about 30 to 45 seconds and flip over
- 31
Add this stage add a teaspoon of ghee or oil and spread it around
- 32
Flip again, so the oiled side can cook on the skillet
- 33
Spread a little more ghee and keep pressing the parathas while on the skillet to cook the tofu paratha evenly from inside out
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 34
Do the flipping over process a couple of times until both sides get cooked, browned and crisp evenly
- 35
Make sure you cook on medium heat as it allows the tofu parathas to get a crisp on the outside and yet soft texture
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 36
Once the paratha is cooked transfer to a plate
- 37
Continue to the remaining dough portions the same way
- 38
Serve the Stuffed Tofu Capsicum Paratha Recipe along with a Pickle
tofu - crumbled(1 cup) - 39
You can pack them for your kids lunch box or take them as a travel snack
- 40
It is filling and nutritious
Rate this recipe
