Whole Wheat Pita

Indian-Middle East

Easy

Main Course

Whole Wheat Pita
With Soya Chunks & Hummus: A High-Protein Middle Eastern–Indian Fusion Meal

Name: ~Whole Wheat Pita~ With Soya Chunks & Hummus: A High-Protein Middle Eastern–Indian Fusion Meal
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian-Middle East
Ingredients: For the Whole Wheat Pita (Optional if using store-bought):; 1½ cups Whole wheat flour; ½ cup Warm water; 1 tsp Instant yeast; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; For the Soya Chunks Filling:; 1½ cups Soya chunks; ½ cup Onions (sliced); ½ cup Capsicum (thin strips); 1 tsp Garlic (chopped); ½ tsp Cumin seeds; ½ tsp Red chilli powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric; ½ tsp Coriander powder; ¼ tsp Garam masala; to taste Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Fresh coriander (chopped); For the Hummus:; 1 cup Boiled chickpeas; 2 tbsp Tahini; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; to taste Salt; ¼ tsp Cumin powder; 2–3 tbsp Cold water (as needed for blending)

49 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Vegetarian

Diet

Whole Wheat Pita with Soya Chunks & Hummus is a modern, high-protein fusion dish that blends the soft comfort of Middle Eastern pita bread with the familiar spice and texture of Indian-style soya chunks. It offers a balanced and nutritious profile with fibre from whole wheat, protein from soya and chickpeas, and healthy fats from tahini and olive oil. The combination is wholesome yet vibrant, making it perfect for lunch, dinner or a filling meal prep option. The hummus lends creaminess and richness, while the sautéed soya chunks bring depth and spice. Fresh vegetables add crunch, brightness and balance. This dish is versatile and can be customised with pickled onions, grilled vegetables, or even paneer for additional flavour. Light, nourishing and satisfying, it fits into both weekday routines and weekend cooking.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For the Whole Wheat Pita (Optional if using store-bought):

1½ cupsWhole wheat flour

½ cupWarm water

1 tspInstant yeast

1 tbspOlive oil

½ tspSalt

½ tspSugar

For the Soya Chunks Filling:

1½ cupsSoya chunks

½ cupOnions (sliced)

½ cupCapsicum (thin strips)

1 tspGarlic (chopped)

½ tspCumin seeds

½ tspRed chilli powder

¼ tspTurmeric

½ tspCoriander powder

¼ tspGaram masala

to tasteSalt

1 tbspOil

1 tspLemon juice

2 tbspFresh coriander (chopped)

For the Hummus:

1 cupBoiled chickpeas

2 tbspTahini

2 tbspOlive oil

1 cloveGarlic

1 tbspLemon juice

to tasteSalt

¼ tspCumin powder

2–3 tbspCold water (as needed for blending)

For Assembly:

½ cupLettuce or spinach

¼ cupSliced tomatoes

¼ cupSliced onions

1 tspOlive oil (optional drizzle)

Whole Wheat Pita

Whole Wheat Pita With Soya Chunks & Hummus: A High-Protein Middle Eastern–Indian Fusion Meal

Ingredients

Whole Wheat Pita
With Soya Chunks & Hummus: A High-Protein Middle Eastern–Indian Fusion Meal