Usually, we consume chapatti made from whole wheat flour, or in this new era, we have also started consuming chapatti made up of various flours such a ragi, Bajra, sattu, etc.
“High Protein Roti” is going to be a slightly different concept as this roti ensures a good amount of protein in your meal, and is very simple to make and consume.
This is a good alternative for people who are trying to lose weight or those who are unable to meet the protein requirements of the day.
This chapatti recipe is very less time-consuming and is yet extremely nutritious, it will simply add a punch of nutrition to your simple day-to-day meals.
Some health benefits of the high protein roti are:
- Controls and reduces cholesterol.
- Boosts the immune system.
- Helps in cleansing the body.
- Maintains the energy balance in our body.
- Good for improving and maintaining good eyesight.
- It eases digestion, maintains energy balance, therefore it aids in weight loss.
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
Serves: 10
Calories: 85 Kcal/ Serve
INGREDIENTS
| 1. | Sprouts | 1 cup |
| 2. | Whole Wheat Flour | 2 cups |
| 3. | Salt | As required |
| 4. | Roasted Cumin Powder | Little |
| 5. | Ajwain | As required |
| 6. | Red Chilli Powder | As required |
| 7. | Coriander Powder | Little |
| 8. | Water | As Required |
DIRECTIONS
- In a mixer, add sprouts and little water as required to make a paste.
- In a bowl mix all the up-listed ingredients (whole wheat flour, spices, sprouts water).
- Knead the mixed ingredients into dough.
- Let it rest for some time.
- Divide the dough into portions.
- Roll them with the help of a rolling pin.
- And now ultimately cook the chapatti on high to medium flame on both sides with the help of a pair of tongs.
- Grease it with some homemade desi ghee.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Sprouts are highly beneficial as it increases the vitamin and mineral content. At the same time, it is also a good source of protein. It simply enhances the bioavailability of the nutrients consumed in a meal.
| ENERGY | CHO | PROTEIN | FATS |
| 850 Kcal | 165 g | 30 g | 3.5 g |
Calories: 85 Kcal/ Serve
QUICK NOTE: You can also add some portions of ragi flour or sattu flour or Bajra flour in the recipe to make it more nutrient-dense and healthy, otherwise if not you could consume it simply as well.
But don’t forget to switch to this amazing alternative sometimes.