Soy Meal Maker/Soy Chunks/Soy Granules Masala Curry

Soy granules/chunks/nuggets/meal maker is the defatted form of Soy flour obtained as a by product in the extraction of  Soybean oil. These are considered as meat substitutes for vegetarians a they contain rich amount of protein similar to meat. These are especially rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which helps in reducing the risk of coronary heart problems.These also contain vitamins,minerals and dietary fiber.  They also help in loosing weight.These are used in preparing various varieties of dishes and are pretty easy to use in any type of food items. These are considered as good food for even old people and diabetic patients. As these contain good amount of proteins, they are considered as an essential food for increasing growth in kids.

 

Preparation time : 15 mins

Cooking time : 20 mins

Yield : 2

 

Ingredients : 

Soy Chunks/granules/meal maker : 1 cup

Onions : 2 (medium size)

Tomatoes : 2 (medium size)

Mint leaves : 1/4th cup

Green chilies : 5-6 no.

Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tbsp

Coriander seed powder/dhaniya powder/kothambari beeja pudi : 1 tbsp

Red chili powder : 1 tbsp

Garam masala powder : 1 tbsp

Salt : to taste

Oil : 2 tbsp

 

 

Method of Preparation :

1. First boil  water with a pinch of salt, then put off the flame and add  soy chunks/meal maker/granules into it and close it with a lid and soak for 10 mins. Then squeeze out the water from the chunks and keep them aside for some time.


2. Grind mint leaves and green chilies together into a paste. Chop onions and tomatoes into small pieces.


3. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a kadai and add onion pieces and fry them till they turn transparent. Then add ginger-garlic paste to it and fry until the raw smell goes off.


4. Then add mint leaves and green chilies paste also to it and fry for 1 minute and then add tomato pieces and fry for 2 more minutes.


5. Add salt,red chilly powder,coriander seed powder/kothumbari beeja pudi/dhaniya powder to it and fry for 1/2 minute.


6. Then add squeezed soychunks/granules/meal maker and mix well and cooked for 3 minutes.


7. Finally add garam masala, dish out and garnish with coriander leaves.  Serves as a good combination for rice,rotis.....

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