Spicy Rajma Red Kidney Beans Parathas

Spice up your mealtimes with these irresistible Spicy Rajma Red Kidney Beans Parathas, a hearty and flavorful Indian flatbread recipe that's packed with protein and bold spices. Featuring a unique filling of mashed red kidney beans, aromatic spices like cumin and garam masala, and a burst of freshness from coriander leaves, these parathas are a delicious twist on the classic stuffed bread. Encased in soft, whole wheat dough, each stuffed paratha is cooked to golden perfection with a touch of oil or ghee, giving it a crispy, flaky exterior. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a weekend brunch, these parathas pair beautifully with yogurt, tangy pickles, or your favorite chutney. Quick to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves flavorful, wholesome Indian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for dough)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 cup Rajma (red kidney beans), cooked and mashed
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 small Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for filling)
• 3 tablespoons Oil or ghee (for cooking parathas)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In another bowl, combine the mashed rajma, finely chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to create the spicy filling.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Divide the rajma filling into 8 equal portions as well.

Step 4

Take one portion of dough and roll it out into a small disc. Place one portion of the filling in the center of the disc. Bring the edges of the dough together to seal the filling completely and form a stuffed ball.

Step 5

Gently roll out the stuffed ball into a flat paratha, being careful not to let the filling spill out. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 6

Heat a tawa or flat skillet over medium heat. Place a rolled-out paratha on the hot tawa and cook until you see bubbles or light brown spots appear, then flip it.

Step 7

Drizzle a small amount of oil or ghee around the edges of the paratha and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 8

Repeat the cooking process with the remaining parathas. Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or chutney for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(833.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1546.0

Total Fat 49.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1684.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 211.0mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2213.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 59.4%