Soya and Veggies Star Paratha, Finger Foods for Kids

by Tarla Dalal

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Children will enjoy eating parathas shaped like stars. And why not, filled with vegetables and soya, and served with ketchup, it is a healthy, nutritious snack. These parathas are extremely soft, making it easy for a child to eat.

You can also treat your kids to other exciting finger foods like Green Pea and Paneer Tikki , Cheese and Apple Sandwich and Bread Pattice .

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins 16Makes 16 star parathas (16 star paratha )
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Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup soy flour
salt to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tbsp finely grated carrot
2 tbsp finely grated cabbage
3 tbsp boiled and crushed green peas
1/2 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1/4 tsp chaat masala
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
a pinch of dried mango powder (amchur)
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
oil for greasing and cooking

For Serving
tomato ketchup / fresh curd

Method

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using water
Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and roll out into 67 mm. (2½“) diameter circle using a little flour for rolling.
3. Grease a 50 mm. (2”) star-shaped cookie cutter and press it on the rolled circle to get a star shape.
Cook the paratha on a tava (griddle) over a medium flame, using a little oil, till it is golden brown in colour from both the sides.
Repeat with the remaining portions to make15 more parathas.
Cool slightly and serve with tomato ketchup / fresh curds.

Handy tip :

You can cook 3 to 4 parathas on the tava (griddle) at a time.

Nutrient values per star paratha

Energy	53 cal
Protein	1.4 g
Carbohydrates	6.8 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Fat	2.3 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	49.6 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	2.7 mg
Folic Acid	6.2 mcg
Calcium	8.7 mg
Iron	0.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	2.2 mg
Potassium	56.9 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg