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Beetroot Paratha - Beet flatbread Stuffed with Split Peas

Beetroot Paratha - Beet flatbread Stuffed with Split Peas. Easy Pink flatbread stuffed with spiced split peas or chickpeas. Vegan Yeast-free flatbread Recipe

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Dough:
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup unbleached white flour or all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tbsp flax seed meal
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala or cumin
  • 3/4 cup cooked beets I used canned beetroot
  • 1/3 cup aquafaba - chickpea brine or use non dairy milk
Filling:
  • 1.5 cups cooked split peas chana dal or chickpeas
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/3 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala or taco spice or other spice blend
  • 2 to 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. In bowl mix the flours, oil, flax and salt. Blend the beets with aquafaba until smooth and add to the bowl. Mix and knead using your hands till the dough just comes togehter. Use a few tsp more flour if too sticky or water if too dry. Cover and let sit for 10 to 15 mins.
  2. Mash the split peas or chickpeas in a processor or using a potato masher. Add spices of choice and mix in. Divide the filling into 8 to 9 equal portions and press lightly into a ball. Crumbly ball is ok,
  3. Divide the dough into 8 to 9 balls. Roll out each ball using some flour into a 5+ inch somewhat circle.
  4. Place a filling ball in the center of the the rolled out flatbread. Fold the flatbread over the ball and press to seal (like a dumpling). Dust with flour and roll lightly to a 6 to 7 inch size.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. When the skillet is hot. Place a stuffed flatbread on the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes. Spray or brush a little oil and continue to cook until both sides have brown spots. Repeat for all the stuffed flatbreads.
  6. Serve these brushed with vegan butter, with vegan raita, or Indian pickle, or ketchup, sriracha, sauces of choice, or with a dip,or as a side with curries, dals, lentil soups.

Notes

  • To freeze:Roll out the stuffed flatbreads and freeze between parchment for upto 2 months. Cook on a skillet directly from freezer. Or Pre-cook until some golden spots, then freeze for up to 2 months. Cook on the skillet directly from the freezer.
  • Nutritional information based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 261mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 261mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.