Here is an excellent way to sneak in protein and calcium packed soya chunks in your diet in the form of healthy & delicious Soya Cutlets - as a snack or an appetizer!
Soya chunks are processed from soyabeans that make them more digestible and palatable. They are a rich source of vegetarian protein, vitamin A, vitamin B12 and iron also serves as a great substitute for meat.
Soya chunks are processed from soyabeans that make them more digestible and palatable. They are a rich source of vegetarian protein, vitamin A, vitamin B12 and iron also serves as a great substitute for meat.
Yield : 12 medium sized cutlets (approx.)
Soya Chunks / Meal maker – 2 cups
Potato – 2 medium sized (boiled and mashed)
Onion – 1 big (finely chopped)
Pepper powder – ½ tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp (adjust to suit your spice needs)
Coriander powder - ½ tsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Garam masala powder- 3/4 tsp
Tomato sauce – 1 tsp
Coriander Leaves – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
Coriander Leaves – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp
Garlic - 5 to 6 pods
Green chillies – 1 or 2
Others:
Oil – for deep frying
Bread crumbs – 1½ to 2 cups
Bread crumbs – 1½ to 2 cups
All purpose flour / Corn flour - 2 table spoon
Directions:
After that squeeze the excess water. Wash at least 2 to 3 times and squeeze completely.
Mince that using mixer / blender and keep aside.
Then, add grounded paste; Saute for a minute and add the minced soya chunks along with all the spice powders and salt. Mix well.
Once it is done, add tomato sauce, coriander leaves and mashed potatoes. Fry for a second and turn of the stove (make sure there is no moisture in this mixture).
Transfer this mixture into a bowl and mix well (
Taste at this stage to add anything, if you need. Roll the mixture and shape the pieces as you like.
Take a separate bowl; mix all purpose flour / cornflour and water to a batter consistency (this batter should neither be thick nor thin).
Now dip the shaped cutlets in flour mixture and roll in the bread crumbs.
Deep fry it in oil, till both the sides turn golden brown in medium flame.
Serve hot with tomato ketchup or mint chutney.
Note:
You may replace egg for coating instead of cornflour / all purpose flour.
You can also prepare the mixture and keep it ready in the refrigerator (but not more than a day) so that you can just take it out and fry to treat your guests with a hot snack.
