Soya is really beneficial for your health. Not many people know that the protein content in soya is even more than eggs, meat or milk. It is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. To enjoy the benefits of soya, you should add it to your everyday diet. One of the best ways to consume soya is in the form of soya chunks. Soya chunks are easily available and you can some delicious snacks using it. Here we have an easy recipe of soya chunks cutlet that you can easily prepare at home.
Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup potatoes grated
- ¾ cup carrot grated
- ½ cup beans finely chopped
- 1 ½ cup soya chunks or granules
- Oil as needed
- ½ tsp cumin/jeera
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- Salt as needed
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¾ to 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 green chili chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
- 2 to 3 tbsp Oil for frying
- 3 tbsp rice flour
- ¼ cup water (+ 2 tbsp optional)
- ½ to ¾ cup bread crumbs or powdered poha for coating
Grate potatoes and carrots if using raw. Chop beans very finely. Mash them well and set aside. Boil soya in hot water for 2 to 4 mins. Drain. Squeeze off the excess water and rinse well few times. Blend them to a coarse texture. Heat a pan with oil and add cumin. Saute ginger garlic until it smells good. Add potatoes, carrots, peas or beans and saute for a minute.
Cover and cook on low heat until soft. If you have used raw make sure the veggies are cooked and turned soft. Add all the spices. Mix well. Add soya and coriander leaves. Mix and cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 4 mins or until completely cooked. The mixture must bind well at this stage. If it isn’t binding well, you can add 2 to 4 tbsps bread crumbs or poha. Cool completely. Make patties and set aside.
Mix rice flour and water. Buy Naturevibe Botanicals Rice Flour here at a discounted price of ₹ 199. Now dip each of these patties in the slurry and then coat with the crumbs. GetSakura Panko Breadcrumbs here at₹ 250. Set aside for ten minutes. Heat a wide pan with oil. When it is hot enough, place the patties in oil and fry on medium heat until golden on both sides.
Serve soya cutlet with sauce, chutney or in a burger as a patty.
Here are some health benefits of eating soya:
1. Soya reduces the risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women. Buy NatureVit SOYA Chunks here for₹ 249.
2. Because of the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, soya helps in keeping the cholesterol level of the body in control.
3. Soya helps in improving your bone health.
4. Soya fuels your body with some good minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium which are essential for the overall growth of the body.
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