Breakfast for 8
Beet Split Pea Paratha
Beet-tinted wheat dough wraps seasoned split peas, then cooks in a skillet as tender stuffed flatbreads.
$1.07for 4 servings
$0.27 per serving$1.07 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Beets$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.14 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unbleached white flour
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tbsp flax seed meal
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garam masala or cumin
- 3/4 cup cooked beets
- 1/3 cup aquafaba - chickpea brine
- 1 1/2 cups cooked split peas
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/3 tsp salt or to taste (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
Steps
- Mix both flours, oil, flax meal, salt, and garam masala in a bowl.
- Add the beets and aquafaba, then knead until a soft dough forms; cover and rest for 10 minutes.
- Mash the split peas with garlic, cayenne, salt, cumin, garam masala, and cilantro.
- Divide the dough and filling into eight portions, then roll each dough portion into a circle, fill it, seal it, and roll it flat.
- Cook each paratha in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Cook until the flatbreads are browned in spots and the centers are hot.
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