Rajma Tofu Paratha Pocket Bites With Boondi Raita

These spicy and delicious Rajma Tofu Paratha pockets are a wholesome meal which would taste even better when served with boondi raita. A healthy breakfast.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/rajma-tofu-paratha-pocket-bites-with-boondi-raita-video-recipe/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Boondi Raita //

• Boondi (gram flour puffs) - ¾ cup
• Boiled water - 1 cup
• Ice cold water - 1 cup
• Natural yogurt or use vegan yogurt to make it vegan- 1 cup
• Salt to taste (I have used Himalayan black salt + white table salt)
• Roasted cumin powder - ½ tbsp
• Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tbsp

» For Rajma Tofu Paratha Filling //

• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
• Chopped garlic - 1 tbsp
• Chopped ginger - 1 tbsp
• Cooked kidney beans - 1 cup
• Crumbled tofu - 1 cup
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder - 1.5 tsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tsp
• Garam masala powder - ½ tsp
• Chopped green chilies - 2
• Chopped coriander - 2 tbsp
• Chopped onion - ¼ cup
• Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

» For Rajma Tofu Paratha Dough //

• Whole wheat flour - 2 cups
• A pinch of salt
• water, for kneading

» For Rajma Tofu Paratha //

• Some extra wheat flour for dusting
• butter or oil for roasting

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» Making Boondi Raita //

1. Soak boondi in the boiled water for 2 minutes.
2. Drain and soak again in ice cold water for 2 mins.
3. Drain excess water and transfer to a bowl.
4. Add yogurt, coriander powder, salt, cumin powder and mix well gently. Add some water if needed.
5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle with some chili powder.

» Making Rajma Tofu Paratha Filling //

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, chopped ginger and chopped garlic. Sauté for few seconds.
2. Add cooked kidney beans. Cook and mash slightly with the back of a spatula.
3. Add garam masala powder, chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add crumbled tofu and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add chopped chilies, chopped coriander and chopped onions.
6. Mix well and cook for one more minute.
7. Add lemon juice and mix well.
8. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

» Making Rajma Tofu Paratha Dough //

1. Add wheat flour, and salt to a bowl.
2. Now add enough water to make a soft dough.
3. Keep it aside.

» Making Rajma Tofu Paratha //

1. Pinch about 8 ping pong size balls.
2. Dust one ball with the dry flour.
3. Roll out thinly into a circle or square. Try to roll out thin, but not paper thing because it needs to hold the stuffing well.
4. Place about 2 tablespoons rajma tofu filling in the center.
5. Now fold the paratha to cover the stuffing as shown in the video. Press slightly to seal the edges well.
6. Heat a pan on medium heat. Roast the stuffed pockets from both sides on medium heat.
7. Apply a little oil/ghee on the both sides, and roast until golden brown on both sides.
8. Remove the roasted paratha from the pan, and make all the parathas until the dough and filling is used up.
9. Cut roasted paratha into desired pieces. Your rajma tofu pocket paratha bites are ready.
10. Serve rajma tofu pocket paratha bites with chilled boondi raita and onions rings. Enjoy!

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