8 high-protein Paratha recipes to try at home

When it comes to vital nutrients required for the smooth functioning of the human body, protein plays a crucial role. Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, tissues, and cells in the body. It supports a healthy immune system, aids in hormone and enzyme production, and keeps you feeling full for longer — helping with weight management. And if we talk about kids' health, it's vital for growth and development, and adults need it for muscle maintenance and overall health. A balanced protein intake is key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy every day. Take a look at these 8 high-protein parathas recipes that one can try at home.

This is one of the most famous protein-rich parathas and to make this, mash or grate fresh paneer, season it with salt, pepper, chilli, coriander leaves, and finely chopped onion. Stuff it into stiff dough and then cook on tawa using ghee or oil.

For this protein-rich paratha, blanch soya chunks and then blend them coarsely. Saute them in oil along with onion and spices and once the moisture dries out, stuff them into the dough, roll out parathas and cook using enough oil or ghee.

For moong dal paratha, soak the dal and then blend it into a puree, season it with salt and spices and use it to knead the dough. Roll out parathas and then cook on a pre-heated tawa using enough ghee or oil.

To make this protein-rich paratha, pressure cook the soaked dal with salt and turmeric for 2-3 whistles and then once the moisture dries out, add carom seeds, chaat masala, and heeng to it and make a stuffing out of it. Next, stuff it into the dough, roll out parathas and then cook with enough oil or ghee.

To make this paratha, roll out regular paratha and cook it partially on the tawa and then pour the beaten eggs seasoned with salt, pepper, green chilli, and coriander leaves. Cook it until the paratha is evenly cooked from both sides and enjoy it with ketchup.

To make this paratha, cook chicken keema in a pan along with oil, salt, onion, and spices, until the moisture dries out. Then, stuff the mixture into the dough and then cook the parathas on a pre-heated tawa using oil or ghee.

This paratha can be made by either boiling and mashing the sprouts and then stuffing the mixture into the dough or, one can simply mix the sprout paste into the dough along with green chilli, garlic, salt, and pepper and roll out parathas. It is best served with curd.

To make this protein-rich paratha, mash tofu, add salt, pepper, green chilli, and coriander leaves. Stuff it in multigrain flour dough and cook on a tawa using ghee or oil. Serve hot with curd and pickle.

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