Tofu Paratha Recipe - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (2024)

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Total time: 50 minutes minutes

Delicious Tofu Paratha, made by encasing a flavorful mix of tofu and chickpea flour in whole wheat. Chickpea flour adds more protein and fiber to an already healthy dish.

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Tofu is awesome, especially when it's crispy and spicy, like in this air fryer tofu or tandoori tofu. But one more way I love to eat it is stuffed in the folds of a flaky paratha.

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I've made some modifications to an earlier version of this paratha recipe on the blog, following some reader concerns. The issue some voiced is that the stuffing would tend to squeeze out of the parathas while rolling them, because of the moisture in the tofu.

To deal with that problem, I now bake the tofu first, which removes most of the moisture and adds more flavor. It adds one more step to the process, but it's an easy one, because all you do is slice the tofu and throw it in the oven. I usually do that the night before I make the parathas, to make the process easier the next day. I also add to the tofu some chickpea flour, which makes the Tofu Paratha healthier and tastier.

Once you have your ingredients prepped, these parathas come together smoothly and easily. You can even make the dough and the filling beforehand and prep your parathas right before eating. Perfect for busy moms and busy everyone.

More vegan paratha recipes

  • Easy Aloo Paratha
  • Mushroom Paratha
  • Arbi Paratha, gluten-free
  • Mooli Paratha, radish-stuffed flatbread
  • Khasta Paratha
  • Pudina Paratha (mint paratha)
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Tofu Paratha

Delicious Tofu Paratha, made by encasing a flavorful mix of tofu and chickpea flour in whole wheat. Chickpea flour adds more protein and fiber to an already healthy dish.

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Course: Breakfast, Main, Snack

Cuisine: Indian, nut-free

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 hour hr

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Servings: 15 5-inch parathas

Calories: 72kcal

Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

For the paratha dough

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (even better if you can find durum whole wheat flour or atta flour, available online and at Indian groceries)
  • ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds (carom seeds, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the tofu stuffing:

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu (Swaddle the tofu in paper towels and place in a colander with a heavy pan or weight on it, so most of the water drains out, about an hour.)
  • 1-inch knob ginger (grated. Use ½ teaspoon ground ginger for even quicker prep)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried mint)
  • ½ cup chickpea flour (besan)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the tofu into six pieces. Cover a baking sheet with tin foil and arrange the slices of tofu about an inch apart. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes, flipping over once halfway. Set aside to cool.

  • In a wok or a skillet, lightly roast the chickpea flour until it turns a couple of shades darker and smells fragrant. Set aside.

  • Add the tofu and chickpea flour to the food processor with the remaining stuffing ingredients. Pulse until crumbly, with small bits of tofu. The stuffing mixture will look dry but should come together in a ball when shaped. Set aside.

  • Knead the paratha ingredients into a smooth dough using enough water to yield a firm but pliable dough. Set aside for at least 15 minutes before making the parathas.

  • Divide the dough into approximately 15 balls.

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 3-inch disc. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the stuffing in the center and gather up the sides, pinching off the top if you have too much excess dough.

  • Roll out into a paratha about 5 inches in diameter. Flour the rolling pin and the paratha as needed.

  • Heat a griddle and when hot but not smoking, place the paratha on it. Turn when small bubbles start to form. Cook on both sides until golden brown. You can make this without any added oil by using a nonstick pan or a well-seasoned cast iron pan, or spray lightly with cooking spray.

  • Serve piping hot with mint chutney or spicy Indian pickle.

Recipe notes

For even healthier variations, add some steamed and chopped spinach to the filling. You can also add boiled, mashed potatoes, making this an aloo-tofu paratha.

Nutrition Facts

Tofu Paratha

Serving Size

1 paratha

Amount per Serving

Calories

72

% Daily Value*

Fat

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

1

g

5

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

1

g

Sodium

175

mg

7

%

Carbohydrates

12

g

4

%

Fiber

2

g

8

%

Sugar

1

g

1

%

Protein

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

45

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

15

mg

2

%

Iron

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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About Vaishali

Hi! I'm Vaishali, a journalist turned food blogger. At Holy Cow Vegan I share easy, tasty recipes made with clean, wholesome ingredients that the entire family can enjoy.

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  1. ppriyaaster

    Tofu Paratha Recipe - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (6)
    i have been a lurker on your blog...and have always wanted tot ell you that I love your blog..tried this recipe for today's breakfast. It was delicious. Thanks again

    Reply

    • Vaishali

      Hi Priya, thanks for the feedback, and for delurking!:) It's great to hear from you, and I am so happy you enjoyed the paratha. I haven't made it in a while so thanks for reminding me too-- I am going to make this today. 🙂

      Reply

  2. Mukta

    Your recipes are so awesome ,Vaishali! Its gonna be a fantastic addition to my existing collection of recipes. Being a nutritionist, I have to come with several tasty food options for my clients. Currently I have over 100 recipes. I m constantly looking for more. Thanks for sharing

    Reply

  3. SuruaSmilrs

    I wonder if I could make this gluten/free?

    Reply

    • Vaishali

      You could try it with a gluten-free flour blend-- should work.

      Reply

  4. Harini

    I am falling in love with this wonderful blog of urs...I think i will need lot more time to go thru each one of them and try them too...too much for a day i must say..hats off once again..

    Reply

  5. Laura

    sounds yummy.

    Reply

Tofu Paratha Recipe - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How many calories are there in tofu paratha? ›

How to burn 34 calories that come from Subzi Tofu Parathas?
Value per per paratha% Daily Values
Energy34 cal2%
Protein2 g4%
Carbohydrates4.8 g2%
Fiber1.9 g8%
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What to have with paratha? ›

If it's a plain paratha then tea or a dry chutney or sometimes pickle. If it's a stuffed paratha like Paneer or Aloo then plain curd is the best accompaniment. If it's a cheese paratha then ketchup! I usually eat paratha's with curd and tomato ketchup.

Does tofu contain egg? ›

Yes, most tofu is vegan.

In fact, tofu is a great source of plant-based protein. However, be aware that some tofu has added ingredients that are not vegan. For example, "stinky tofu"—popular in China and Taiwan—is usually fermented in a brine made from milk and meat. And, "egg tofu" contains eggs.

Why is paratha so high in calories? ›

Caloric Content of Parathas

However, adding ghee, butter, or other additives during cooking can significantly boost the calorie count. For example, calories in one aloo paratha can have 300 to 350 calories or more. Based on common ingredients, here is a general calorie content table for several types of parathas.

Does paratha have more calories than roti? ›

Nope… roti if added a ghee later may have more calories and almost equivalent to parantha but simple roti doesnot has more calories than parantha which definitely has more of calories.. Dear, Roti are made of wheat but paranthas has made up of wheat and stuffings.

How unhealthy are parathas? ›

If made in just the right way, parathas can actually be a healthy dish. Parathas are considered unhealthy because most people stuff them with a lot of unhealthy stuffing and cook them in an ungodly amount of ghee, oil or butter.

Is paratha good or bad for you? ›

It can be concluded that parathas are a healthy breakfast option. However, you can make some modifications to make them healthier. The experts have also mentioned that it is crucial to balance calorie intake. One should practice portion control and make sure that you are not consuming excess calories.

What is the most popular paratha? ›

Aloo paratha is the most popular Indian flatbread and you can try this in a good Indian restaurant.

How many calories in a tofu roti? ›

One Hariyali Tofu Roti gives 127 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 66 calories, proteins account for 18 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 44 calories. One Hariyali Tofu Roti provides about 6 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

How many calories are there in full paratha? ›

One paratha (whole wheat paratha) has 126 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 62 calories, proteins account for 10 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 54 calories. One paratha provides about 6 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

How many calories in a whole paratha? ›

On average, a plain paratha (without fillings or added ghee) can have around 150-200 calories each. So, 2 plain parathas might contain approximately 300-400 calories in total.

How many calories in a serving of paratha? ›

Calories in Different Quantities of Paratha
Types of Servings & Portion SizeCalories
Calories in 1 paratha (79g)258
Calories in one onion paratha (116g)277
Calories in one aloo paratha (131g)300
1 mooli paratha calories315
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