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aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha | with 38 amazing images. 

aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha is a protein filled variation to stuffed Punjabi style aloo methi paratha. Learn how to make Indian style tofu methi paratha. 

To make aloo methi tofu paratha, first make the dough. For stuffing, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the fenugreek leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chaat masala and salt and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the potatoes and tofu, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Cool the stuffing slightly and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion in to a ball. Keep aside. 

Then to make Indian style tofu methi paratha, roll out one portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Place one portion of the aloo methi tofu stuffing in the centre of the circle, bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly. Roll out again into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the aloo methi parathas, using 1 tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make 3 more parathas. Serve aloo methi tofu parathas hot with fresh curds or pickle. 

Aloo and methi are made-for-each-other, irrespective of the form in which they are cooked. With tofu, they become even more enticing! Although fenugreek makes an ideal combination to make Indian style tofu methi paratha, you can also replace it with other greens like palak for a change. 

While the veggies are the highlight of the stuffing, common but effective ingredients such as ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder and chaat masala make the whole wheat methi and tofu paratha truly irresistible. Fresh curd and a pickle is all you need to square up a satiating meal. 

Tips for aloo methi tofu paratha. 1. Tofu can be replaced with grated paneer. 2. Chaat masala can be substituted with amchur powder, anardana powder or lemon juice. 

Enjoy aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha | with step by step photos.

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

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Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

4 parathas

Ingredients

For The Dough

For The Aloo Methi Tofu Stuffing

Other Ingredients For Aloo Methi Tofu Parathas

For Serving With Aloo Methi Tofu Parathas

Method

For the aloo methi tofu stuffing
 

  1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the fenugreek leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chaat masala and salt and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  4. Add the potatoes and tofu, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Cool the stuffing slightly and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion in to a ball. Keep aside.

For the dough
 

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed
 

  1. To make aloo methi tofu parathas, roll out one portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  2. Place one portion of the aloo methi tofu stuffing in the centre of the circle, bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
  3. Roll out again into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the aloo methi parathas, using 1 tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
  5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make 3 more parathas.
  6. Serve aloo methi tofu parathas hot with fresh curds or pickle.

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what is aloo methi tofu paratha made of?

 

    1. what is dough of aloo methi tofu paratha made of? dough of Indian style tofu methi paratha is made of 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1 tsp oil and salt to taste. See ingredients for the dough of aloo methi tofu paratha.
      Step 2 – <strong>what is dough of aloo methi tofu paratha made of? dough of Indian style tofu&nbsp;methi …
    2. what is the stuffing of aloo metho tofu paratha made of? the stuffing of  Indian style tofu methi paratha is made of 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes, 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves, 1/2 cup grated tofu, 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 1 tsp chaat masala and salt to taste. See ingredients fot stuffing of aloo methi tofu paratha.
      Step 3 – <strong>what is the stuffing of aloo metho tofu paratha made of? the stuffing of&nbsp;&nbsp;Indian style …
for the dough of aloo methi tofu paratha

 

    1. For making the dough of aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha | in a deep bowl, take 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
      Step 4 – For making the dough of&nbsp;<strong>aloo methi tofu paratha recipe</strong><strong>&nbsp;| Indian style tofu&nbsp;methi paratha | whole …
    2. Add 1 tsp oil. Oil can be substituted with ghee or butter. The fat helps in making soft parathas.
      Step 5 – Add 1 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-oil-671i">oil</a>. Oil can be substituted with ghee or butter. The fat …
    3. Add salt to taste.
      Step 6 – Add salt to taste.
    4. Gradually add water to form a dough. The quantity of water will depend upon the quality of flour. Knead into a soft dough using enough water. We have used approx. 5 tbsp of water. Always while making stuffed paratha knead the dough little soft so it is easy to roll the parathas.
      Step 7 – Gradually add water to form a dough. The quantity of water will depend upon the …
    5. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
      Step 8 – Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
for the stuffing of aloo methi tofu paratha

 

    1. For the aloo methi tofu stuffing, take a bunch of methi.
      Step 9 – For the aloo methi tofu stuffing, take a bunch of methi.
    2. Firstly, we will clean and wash the methi Leaves and separate the leaves from the stems.
      Step 10 – Firstly, we will clean and wash the methi Leaves and separate the leaves from the …
    3. Now chop the methi leaves finely and keep aside.
      Step 11 – Now chop the methi leaves finely and keep aside.
    4. Then heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan. 
      Step 12 – Then heat 2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-oil-671i">oil</a>&nbsp;in a broad non-stick pan.&nbsp;
    5. Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds (jeera).
      Step 13 – Once the oil is hot, add the <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-cumin-seeds-jeera-zeera-381i">cumin seeds (jeera)</a>.
    6. When the seeds crackle, add 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves. Fresh methi leaves tastes the best but, if you don’t have them then add kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves.
      Step 14 – When the seeds crackle, add 1 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-fenugreek-811i">chopped fenugreek (methi)</a>&nbsp;leaves. Fresh methi leaves tastes the …
    7. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
      Step 15 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    8. Add 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste. You can also make use of finely chopped ginger-green chillies.
      Step 16 – Add 2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-ginger-green-chilli-paste-adrak-mirch-ki-paste-adrak-mirchi-paste-139i">ginger-green chilli paste</a>. You can also make use of finely chopped ginger-green …
    9. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
      Step 17 – Add 1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.
    10. Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
      Step 18 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-coriander-powder-dhania-powder-370i">coriander (dhania) powder</a>.
    11. Add 1 tsp chaat masala
      Step 19 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chaat-masala-300i">chaat masala</a>.&nbsp;
    12. Add salt to taste.
      Step 20 – Add <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-salt-namak-table-salt-418i">salt</a>&nbsp;to taste.
    13. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
      Step 21 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for a few seconds.
    14. Add 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes.
      Step 22 – Add 1&nbsp;cup&nbsp;boiled and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-boiled-and-mashed-potatoes-1831i">mashed potatoes</a>.
    15. Add 1/2 cup grated tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer).
      Step 23 – Add 1/2&nbsp;cup&nbsp;grated tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer).
    16. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
      Step 24 – Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    17. Remove in a plate to cool slightly. 
      Step 25 – Remove in a plate to cool slightly.&nbsp;
    18. Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Keep aside.
      Step 26 – Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Keep …
how to make aloo methi tofu paratha

 

    1. To make aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha, take a portion of the dough and flatten them between the palms. Roll it in whole wheat flour nicely and remove the excess flour. Then roll out the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
      Step 27 – To make <strong>aloo methi tofu paratha recipe</strong><strong>&nbsp;| Indian style tofu&nbsp;methi paratha | whole wheat methi …
    2. Place one portion of the aloo methi tofu stuffing in the centre of the circle.
      Step 28 – Place one portion of the aloo methi tofu stuffing in the centre of the circle.
    3. Bring all the sides together in the centre. Seal the dough ball tightly.
      Step 29 – Bring all the sides together in the centre. Seal the dough ball tightly.
    4. Roll out again into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Roll it very lightly, if you press hard while rolling then the stuffing may come out from the sides of the paratha.
      Step 30 – Roll out again into a 150 mm. (6&quot;) diameter circle, using a little whole wheat …
    5. Place the stuffed paratha gently on the hot tava. Cook one side of the paratha till you see small blisters on top of the paratha.
      Step 31 – Place the stuffed<strong>&nbsp;</strong>paratha&nbsp;gently on the hot tava. Cook one side of the paratha till you …
    6. Flip the aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha | and cook a little.
      Step 32 – Flip the&nbsp;<strong>aloo methi tofu paratha recipe</strong><strong>&nbsp;| Indian style tofu&nbsp;methi paratha | whole wheat methi and …
    7. Drizzle 1/2 tsp oil on the paratha.
      Step 33 – Drizzle 1/2 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-oil-671i">oil</a>&nbsp;on the paratha.
    8. Flip the paratha, press it lightly on the edges and cook the paratha slightly on other side too.
      Step 34 – Flip the&nbsp;paratha, press it lightly on the edges and cook the paratha slightly on&nbsp;other side …
    9. Again drizzle 1/2 tsp of oil on the paratha and cook till it turns goldne brown in colour from both the sides.
      Step 35 – Again drizzle 1/2 tsp of oil on the paratha and cook till it turns goldne …
    10. Once the paratha is cooked nicely on both sides, remove it on a plate.
      Step 36 – Once the<strong>&nbsp;</strong>paratha&nbsp;is cooked nicely on both sides, remove it on a plate.
    11. Serve aloo methi tofu paratha | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha | hot with fresh curds or pickle.
      Step 37 – Serve <strong>aloo methi tofu paratha </strong><strong>| Indian style tofu&nbsp;methi paratha | whole wheat methi and …
tips for aloo methi tofu paratha

 

    1. Tofu can be replaced with grated paneer.
      Step 38 – Tofu can be replaced with grated paneer.
    2. Chaat masala can be substituted with amchur powder, anardana powder or lemon juice.
      Step 39 – Chaat masala can be substituted&nbsp;with amchur powder, anardana powder or lemon juice.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per paratha
Energy287 cal
Protein6.8 g
Carbohydrates31.8 g
Fiber6.6 g
Fat15.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium14.4 mg

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Mruga D

April 20, 2022, 11:25 a.m.

Use of Tofu in this paratha instead of Paneer helps to cut down the calories.

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shilpa vyas

May 8, 2020, 11:08 a.m.

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June 17, 2015, 9:55 p.m.

Method for making stuffing is not mentioned. How to cook stuffing

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