Soya and Veggies Star Paratha, Finger Foods for Kids
by Tarla Dalal

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 .

Soya and Veggies Star Paratha, Finger Foods for Kids

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Soya and Veggies Star Paratha, Finger Foods for Kids recipe - How to make Soya and Veggies Star Paratha, Finger Foods for Kids

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