Soya Palak Paratha / Soya Spinach Wrap

                                                                       

If there was one thing I learnt when cooking for my kids,  it was that I could not presume to know their food choices beforehand.  I could make something truly special, that I used to adore as a kid, and they would turn up their noses at it. Or, I  would be almost sure that they might not like some recipe, and they would eat it with relish!!  Kids can be so unpredictable!!  All one can do is to  keep trying out different recipes and be prepared for some hits and some flops.

One of my successful recipes...which my kids liked... was this soya stuffed palak paratha. It is a complete meal in itself and as healthy as it gets! If you are looking for a nutritious and tasty recipe then this is it!

Ingredients: 

For Palak Paratha
1 cup chopped palak ( spinach)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp red chilly powder
1/2 cup water
Oil to make paratha

For Soya Filling
1/2 cup soya granules
1 onion, chopped fine
1 tomato, chopped fine
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 capsicum, cut in small cubes
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp red chilly powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp kasuri methi
1/2 tsp whole spice powder ( garam masala)

Method:    To make the palak paratha : Wash the spinach well and chop roughly. Heat 1/2 cup water in a pan and when it starts boiling add the spinach.  When spinach starts wilting close flame. Drain spinach and keep the water too in which spinach has been boiled. When spinach cools down blend using reserved water as required to form  a smooth paste. Add the spinach paste to wheat flour. Also add salt, red chilly powder and oil. Mix well and knead into a soft dough. If required use the remaining water in which spinach was boiled.

Pinch off  a lemon sized piece from the prepared dough and roll out  a small circle on a floured board using a rolling pin. Heat a tawa ( griddle/ flat pan) and place palak paratha on it. When it is cooked on one side, flip to the other side. Apply little oil on the cooked side and then flip to apply on the other side too. Remove when both sides are well cooked. Prepare the other parathas in a similar way.

To make the soya filling : Heat water in a pan and when it starts boiling add the soya granules and let it boil for couple of minutes. Switch off the flame and let the soya granules remain in the water for few minutes. Drain water and run the soya granules through running water. Using your hands squeeze out all water from granules and keep aside. Chop onion, tomato, capsicum.

In a pan heat oil and add cumin seeds. When it begins to crackle add onion. Saute till onion becomes translucent and then add tomato. Stir. Add the spice powders: turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder and salt. Also add ginger garlic paste. Mix well. Add the soya granules and 2 tbsp water. Let it cook for few minutes.  Add capsicum, kasuri methi and whole spice powder. Close after a minute.

To assemble:  Take a palak paratha and place the soya granules filling in the center. Roll up the paratha and secure with a toothpick. Serve.