Lachha Soya Paratha
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 1 hour
A simple yet mouth-watering delicacy made by combining 2 fibre laden ingredients whole wheat flour and soya flour, to keep a check on your blood cholesterol levels. Try out one paratha and you are sure to be tempted to go for a second one.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
  • ¼ cup soya flour
  • salt to taste
  • Other ingredients
  • ¼ cup chopped corriander (dhania)
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oil for cooking
Instructions
  1. Combine the wheat flour, soya flour and salt and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water. Keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Combine the coriander, chilli powder, cumin powder and salt in a dry bowl and mix well.
  3. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts.
  4. Roll out each portion into a large chapati about 125 mm. (5") in diameter.
  5. Place one rolled chapati on to a clean dry surface and sprinkle some of the coriander mixture evenly on the surface.
  6. Top with one more chapati and sprinkle some of the coriander mixture.
  7. Repeat to complete the remaining 4 chapatis by piling them on top of each other.
  8. Press them down firmly and then roll them together like a Swiss roll, sealing the edges by pinching them.
  9. Cut the roll vertically into 6 equal parts.
  10. Place one portion on marble top and roll into a circle about 125 mm. (5") in diameter.
  11. Cook on a non-stick pan over medium flame till the paratha is golden brown on both the sides.
  12. Combine the oil with 1 teaspoon of water in a bowl and use this to grease the paratha lightly.
  13. Repeat to make the remaining 5 parathas.
  14. Serve immediately to avoid the parathas turning soggy.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/break-fast/lachha-soya-paratha-7322.html