We all love Parathas for breakfast or lunch or dinner. In north India Stuffed parathas are the most common breakfast option in many homes. We stuff potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, onions etc in wheat dough balls to make Parathas. Keema Parathas usually referred to minced chicken or minced meat stuffed in parathas. I tried the vegetarian version of keema parathas using Soy granules.

Soybean are edible legumes which are a great source of protein. Soya granules made from soybean are soft, juicy and provide a lot of nutrients and health benefits. Soybeans are used in various dishes as a sauce or main ingredient. It is considered a major source of protein for vegans.
Soybean is a rich source of energy. Consumption of 100 grams of it provides around 450 calories. It contains protein and soybean oil in large quantity. Dietary fibre is high in soybeans. Besides that, it also provides fats and a lot of minerals.
To make Keema Parathas, I firstly made the filling with soaked soy granules tossed in spices and veggies and then filled that mixture in Parantha stuffing.

Soy granules filling

INGREDIENTS
FOR FILLING

• Soy granules-1/2 cup
• Chopped onion-1 small
• Chopped spring onion greens-2tbsp
• Kasoori methi-1tsp
• Green chilis- 1 or 2
• Red chili powder-1tsp’
• Garam masala powder- 1tsp
• Salt- to taste
• oil-1tbsp
  FOR DOUGH
  •3 cups wheat flour/atta
  •1 cup water or more if required
  •salt (optional)
  •ghee or oil (optional)
  OIL FOR ROASTING PARATHAS

  PREPARING THE DOUGH
  1.firstly, knead the wheat flour with water to a smooth dough. cover and keep aside.
  PREPARING THE FILLING
  1. Soak the soy granules in hot water for about 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess water and keep aside.
  2. In a non stick pan heat the oil. Add Chopped onions, and cook the onions till they become transparent. Now add Onion greens, green chilies and Kasoori methi.
  3. Add Soy granules and all the spices. Mix this mixture well in the pan and cook for 5 -7 minutes on low flame.MAke sure all water from the granules dries up. turn off the flame and keep aside.
  PREPARING THE KEEMA PARANTHA
  1.Take a medium sized ball from the dough.
  2.roll out a small disc about 3 inches in diameter from the dough ball.
  3.Add a few tablespoons of the filling mix in the center on top of the rolled out disc. be careful as not to under stuff or overstuff the parantha.
  4.Bring the edges of the dough, join them and flatten them.
  5.Now roll the stuffed parathas gently to a size of a chapati or roti.
  6.Roast the paratha with oil till browned and uniformly roasted on both sides.
  7.Serve paratha hot with yogurt, chutney pickle or white butter.

  NUTRITION BENEFITS OF SOYBEANS
  Soybean is helpful in reducing the amount of bad cholesterol i.e. LDL cholesterol in the body. Soy protein has been found to have cholesterol lowering effect. They also have low amount of trans and saturated fat which makes it really beneficial for heart patients.Soybean is helpful against type-2 diabetes (most common diabetes). It aids in increasing the metabolism and production of insulin in the liver. Insulin helps in regulating body glucose. Equol and diadzein present in soybean helps in sensitising insulin. Thus, addition of soybean in the diet can be really helpful for diabetic patients.
  Soybean is a rich source of calcium. It helps in strengthening the bones and increases bone density. Isoflavones are found in soybean which increases the density of the bone. It has been found to be helpful for women against osteoporosis