Roti is a staple part of the daily Indian meal. While wheat roti provides carbohydrates and some protein, you can boost the protein content by mixing nutritious ingredients into the flour. This is an especially easy way for vegetarians to incorporate more protein into their daily diet.

**Add Chickpeas (Chana) to the Flour**
You can mix roasted chickpeas or chickpea flour (besan) with wheat flour. Chickpeas are a great source of both protein and fiber. This makes the roti more nutritious and helps you feel full for longer. To start, mix a small amount of chickpea flour with the wheat flour so you can easily get used to the taste and texture.

**Soy Flour Boosts Protein**
If your main goal is to increase protein intake, adding soy flour is a good option. Soybeans are rich in protein. However, soy flour can alter the taste and texture of the roti compared to plain wheat flour, so it is best used in moderation.

**You Can Also Include Moong Dal Flour**
Flour made from ground moong dal (split green gram) can also be mixed with wheat flour. Moong dal provides protein and fiber. While the taste of the resulting roti might be slightly different, this combination of lentils and grains helps make your daily diet more nutritious.

**Flaxseeds and Other Seeds Are Also Options**
To boost protein and add nutritional variety, you can mix small amounts of ground flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, or sesame seeds into the flour. Apart from protein, these seeds contain healthy fats and other nutrients. There is no need to add excessive amounts of seeds, as this can make the dough heavy and difficult to roll out.

**Create Multigrain Flour by Adding Ragi or Bajra**
You can create multigrain flour by mixing millets—such as ragi (finger millet), bajra (pearl millet), or jowar (sorghum)—with wheat flour. These grains provide fiber and various micronutrients. However, simply adding millets does not make the *roti* (flatbread) particularly high in protein; therefore, incorporating options like lentils (*dal*), chickpeas (*chana*), or soy can be more beneficial for boosting protein intake.

**Points to consider when preparing the flour**
It is better to select just two or three ingredients rather than mixing too many things into the flour at once. Avoid including any ingredient to which you are allergic. Additionally, if you have a specific medical condition, kidney issues, or are following a doctor-prescribed diet, it is advisable to consult an expert before starting a high-protein flour regimen.

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