Balancing sweet and savory elements in your dishes adds complexity and intrigue.
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. This is a mouth-watering breakfast full of protein and iron.
Happy September guys! First day of September calls for something September-ish. Isn’t it? Days in September are a mix of cold and warm weather. So let’s make a September inspired breakfast meal which is a combo of hot and cold.
What would you get here? You will get some flavor bursting protein packed paratha bites with cool raita. And that’s full 100% breakfast which keeps you going all day long.
The best combo ever: Okay. Now, let me reveal the name of breakfast meal which I am sharing today. This is Rajma Tofu Paratha Pockets. These are stuffed flatbread bites which are stuffed with amazingly delish ingredients. They are served with Boondi Raita which is a cool refreshing yogurt based side dish. Raita goes perfectly well with parathas. To me, Paratha and raita are a match made in heaven. You can read more about boondi raita in my previous post about Fruity-Veggie Boondi Raita.
Bursting with deliciousness: If you are unfamiliar with stuffed parathas, these are stuffed flatbreads and usually served with a savory yogurt side dish. It’s completely delish.
I am crazy about this: Stuffed Parathas are my childhood obsession. At a time they were my one and only favorite breakfasts. Whenever my Mom raised this question: “What will you have for breakfast tomorrow?”
My reply was always like this, “Any type of Stuffed paratha or sandwiches.”
Trip down the memory lane: I was so predictable for my Mom. Later she asked the same question to me only when she already had made her mind for making parathas.
And may be asking that question assured her that there are at least two people who are supporting the idea of having parathas for breakfast! 😉 I am telling you all this because I just can’t help it. This ‘Paratha’ word itself brings so many awesome memories.
Why you should say YES to this meal? It’s because:
Rajma Tofu Paratha Pockets are full of yummyness — so let’s make this!
Boondi Raita is so refreshing – so let’s make this!
Friday is weekend – so let’s make this!!
Are you ready for this awesomeness now?
Bright is what I love: Yesterday was my kinda day — bright and sunny. But speaking about this weekend, predictions show rain, dark and cold here. What else could I demand for in a cold weather. Some piping hot parathas with some raita.
This is what I am actually going to do — at least on Sunday. I will let you know on Monday which paratha I made during the weekend! 🙂 So about the weekend plans, I am going to spend some serious time with my family.
Yeah, in all seriousness, it would involve movies, food, chatting. Eat. Play. Repeat.
Stuffing: The stuffing has cooked kidney beans, crumbled tofu, some chilies, onions, a mix of spices, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice.
Here’s how it goes: The process starts with making raita. Knead the dough. Make stuffing with kidney beans and tofu. Fill that stuffing in dough balls. Roll. Roast. Cut. Serve along with raita. It’s done.
Stuffing is very versatile: These spicy and delicious Rajma Tofu Paratha pockets are a wholesome meal which would taste even better when served with boondi raita. This delicious breakfast is full of protein, iron and zinc.
The great thing about this stuffing, which you can use to make sandwiches as well. I bet it will surely become a great hit within your family as it has become with mine! 🙂
Rajma Tofu Paratha Pocket Bites With Boondi Raita (Step-by-step photo instructions)
Making Boondi Raita //
- Soak boondi in the boiled water for 2 minutes.
- Drain and soak again in ice cold water for 2 mins.
- Drain excess water and transfer to a bowl.
- Add yogurt, coriander powder, salt, cumin powder and mix well gently. Add some water if needed.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle with some chili powder.
Making Rajma Tofu Paratha Filling //
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, chopped ginger and chopped garlic. Sauté for few seconds.
- Add cooked kidney beans. Cook and mash slightly with the back of a spatula.
- Add garam masala powder, chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add crumbled tofu and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add chopped chilies, chopped coriander and chopped onions.
- Mix well and cook for one more minute.
- Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Making Rajma Tofu Paratha Dough //
- Add wheat flour, and salt to a bowl.
- Now add enough water to make a soft dough.
- Keep it aside.
Making Rajma Tofu Paratha //
- Pinch about 8 ping pong size balls.
- Dust one ball with the dry flour.
- 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.
- Place about 2 tablespoons rajma tofu filling in the center.
- Now fold the paratha to cover the stuffing as shown in the video. Press slightly to seal the edges well.
- Heat a pan on medium heat. Roast the stuffed pockets from both sides on medium heat.
- Apply a little oil/ghee on the both sides, and roast until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the roasted paratha from the pan, and make all the parathas until the dough and filling is used up.
- Cut roasted paratha into desired pieces. Your rajma tofu pocket paratha bites are ready.
- Serve rajma tofu pocket paratha bites with chilled boondi raita and onions rings. Enjoy!
Recipe Card
Rajma Tofu Paratha Pocket Bites With Boondi Raita [Recipe]
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(Rating: 5 from 37 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Breads | Indian | 6-8 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 299 calories | 1 serving |
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
INSTRUCTIONS:
Making Boondi Raita //
- Soak boondi in the boiled water for 2 minutes.
- Drain and soak again in ice cold water for 2 mins.
- Drain excess water and transfer to a bowl.
- Add yogurt, coriander powder, salt, cumin powder and mix well gently. Add some water if needed.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle with some chili powder.
Making Rajma Tofu Paratha Filling //
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, chopped ginger and chopped garlic. Sauté for few seconds.
- Add cooked kidney beans. Cook and mash slightly with the back of a spatula.
- Add garam masala powder, chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add crumbled tofu and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add chopped chilies, chopped coriander and chopped onions.
- Mix well and cook for one more minute.
- Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Making Rajma Tofu Paratha Dough //
- Add wheat flour, and salt to a bowl.
- Now add enough water to make a soft dough.
- Keep it aside.
Making Rajma Tofu Paratha //
- Pinch about 8 ping pong size balls.
- Dust one ball with the dry flour.
- 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.
- Place about 2 tablespoons rajma tofu filling in the center.
- Now fold the paratha to cover the stuffing as shown in the video. Press slightly to seal the edges well.
- Heat a pan on medium heat. Roast the stuffed pockets from both sides on medium heat.
- Apply a little oil/ghee on the both sides, and roast until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the roasted paratha from the pan, and make all the parathas until the dough and filling is used up.
- Cut roasted paratha into desired pieces. Your rajma tofu pocket paratha bites are ready.
- Serve rajma tofu pocket paratha bites with chilled boondi raita and onions rings. Enjoy!
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