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    Stuffed Rajma Paratha

    Posted on Nov 3, 2019 · Last Updated on Jun 3, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Rajma Paratha is a healthy Protein-rich Stuffed paratha with red kidney beans and spices. It is so filling and goes well with spiced Yogurt.

    Stuffed Rajma Paratha

    Rajma Paratha Recipe | Red Kidney Beans Stuffed Paratha Recipe | How to make Rajma Paratha with step by step pics. Stuffed parathas are always welcome in my breakfast. They make the job really easy, coz no separate side dish needs to be prepared. It tastes best with pickle or some raita, and hence it is my go-to recipe these days.

    I have already shared the rajama paratha recipe in my insta story some days back and many asked me to post in my blog, so here you go. Easy and yummy Rajma Paratha Recipe. 

    We also make Masala Paratha , Palak Paratha , Aloo Paratha , Phulka. These are few other types of Indian style paratha

    Red Kidney Beans Paratha

    How to make Rajma Paratha

    Cook Rajma

    Soak the Rajma overnight. Add soaked raja to a pressure cooker. Add water to the level of rajma along with little salt and then pressure cook . Cook for 4 whistles. Wait till the pressure gets released by itself and then drain the excess water and mash the rajma and set aside.

    cook over night soaked rajma in pressure cooker.
    Prepare the Dough

    In a mixing bowl add in the wheat flour along with salt, Add water little by little and knead it to a soft dough. Cover it with a kitchen towel and leave it for 30 mins.

    Prepare the Rajma Filling

    Heat a kadai with oil once its hot add in the curry leaves and ginger saute for few secs. Next add Onion and cook till its glossy.

    saute onions in oil.

    Next add the mashed rajma and mix well.

    add mashed rajma

    Next add Chili powder, Garam Masala. Roasted Cumin powder and Turmeric powder Mix well and then add in the required salt.

    Add spice powders

    Mix everything together, sprinkle in a few drops of water and cook on a low flame for 2 mins.

    sprinkle water and cook rajma filling

    Finally, garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

    garnish rajma filling coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
    Roll the paratha

    Make small equal sized balls out of the prepared masala. Take the dough now, Pinch a small ball, and flatten a little.

    Roll the paratha.

    Take a ball of the prepared Rajma masala and then close the flattened dough now.

    Seal paratha with rajma filling

    Dust with flour and then flatten it to a paratha with a rolling pin.

    Flatten the stuffed rajma paratha
    Cook the Parathas

    Place a tawa or skillet over medium heat and let it get hot. Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip.

    Apply ghee or oil to the cooked side and cook the other side for another 1 minute or until golden brown spots appear. Flip and apply ghee or oil to the other side as well.

    Continue cooking, flipping occasionally, until both sides are evenly browned.

    Cook Rajma paratha with ghee until its cooked.

    Serve hot with Raita and pickle.

     How to make Rajma Paratha

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    Rajma Paratha | Red Kidney Beans Stuffed Paratha

    Rajma Paratha is a healthy Protein-rich Stuffed paratha with red kidney beans and spices. It is so filling and goes well with spiced Yogurt.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Soaking Time8 hours hrs
    Total Time8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Atta / Wheat Flour
    • Water as needed
    • Ghee as needed for paratha

    For Filling

    • ½ cup Rajma
    • 1 tsp Oil
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • 1 tsp Ginger
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • Salt as needed
    • 1 tbsp Coriander leaves

    Instructions 

    Cook Rajma

    • Soak the Rajma overnight. Add soaked raja to a pressure cooker. Add water to the level of rajma along with little salt and then pressure cook . Cook for 4 whistles. Wait till the pressure gets released by itself and then drain the excess water and mash the rajma and set aside.

    Prepare the Dough

    • In a mixing bowl add in the wheat flour along with salt, Add water little by little and knead it to a soft dough. Cover it with a kitchen towel and leave it for 30 mins.

    Prepare the Rajma Filling

    • Heat a kadai with oil once its hot add in the curry leaves and ginger saute for few secs. Next add Onion and cook till its glossy.
    • Next add the mashed rajma and mix well.
    • Next add Chilli powder, Garam Masala. Roasted Cumin powder and Turmeric powder Mix well and then add in the required salt.
    • Mix everything together, sprinkle in a few drops of water and cook on a low flame for 2 mins. Finally, garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

    Roll the paratha

    • Make small equal sized balls out of the prepared masala. Take the dough now, Pinch a small ball, and flatten a little.
    • Take a ball of the prepared Rajma masala and then close the flattened dough now. Dust with flour and then flatten it to a paratha with a rolling pin.

    Cook the Parathas

    • Place a tawa or skillet over medium heat and let it get hot. Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip.
    • Apply ghee or oil to the cooked side and cook the other side for another 1 minute or until golden brown spots appear. Flip and apply ghee or oil to the other side as well.
    • Continue cooking, flipping occasionally, until both sides are evenly browned.

    Notes

    Serve with Curd and Pickle.
    Can be served with tomato Ketchup also.
    Makes a filling breakfast or Lunch.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1paratha | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.4g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 1.6g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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