Rajma or kidney beans are among the best source of plant-based protein. They are also rich in fibre, which moderate blood sugar levels and promote colon health. They are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as molybdenum, folate, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, and vitamin K1.
Cheese is a rich source of calcium, proteins and fats. A paratha made with rajma & cheese is not only nutritious and healthy but also a new way of introducing pulses in kids eating pattern. It is a complete balanced meal with goodness of carbohydrates, proteins and fibre.
Ingredients:
Whole wheat flour – 1 cup
For the Filling:
Boiled Rajma – 50 gms (½ cup)
Grated cheese – 2 tbsp
Fine chopped Onion – 1 small
Fine chopped Tomato – 1 small
Chopped coriander – 2 tbsp
Ginger–garlic paste – ½ tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Garam Masala – ¼ tsp
Salt to taste
Oil – 1 tsp
Method:
- In a bowl add wheat flour, salt, water as required and make a soft dough out of it.
- In a pan heat oil, add chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste and sauté till onions are translucent in texture.
- Add turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, salt and mix well.
- Add the cooked rajma, mix well and cook till the mixture is dry.
- Mash it a little, add coriander, mix well and keep aside.
- Take a small portion of dough, roll it into a chapati.
- Place a portion of filling in the centre of one chapati and spread evenly, cover with the second chapati and seal the edges to avoid breakage.
- Roll it so that the mixture is evenly spread across the paratha.
- Heat a non-stick pan.
- Place the paratha in the pan and cook from both the end using little oil till golden brown.
Serve hot with green chutney or curd.
