Soya Chunks, as you may be aware, is a protein-rich meat substitute for vegetarians. They are called with different names like Soy nuggets, Soy chunks, Soya Nuggets etc. They are popularly known as Meal Maker. They are made from Soya Beans. Soya chunks are odorless and tasteless food item, but when mixed with other vegetables and spices, they absorb the flavor of the food and don't give a bland taste anymore.
Health Benefits of Soya Chunks:
1. It is extremely high in protein and contains no or very little fat.
2. It is very good for health especially for diabetics and heart patients.
3. Soya nuggets provides a good amount of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein for growing children.
4. Soya bean is one of the best non-fish sources of essential omega-3 fatty acids, that can help in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease.
5. Soy protein has various benefits for the women, especially during the post-menopausal years.
Soya chunks can be prepared in numerous ways & has a staple place in Indian cooking. It can be used right from salad, soup, curries to pulav's & biryani's. This is a very simple & easy to cook pulav version of Soya Chunks, that results as a flavorful rice. Children will sure love this if it's is prepared in a spicy manner. So, enjoy making this nutritive pulav and relish it with entire family.
Ingredients:
Soya Chunks - 25
Basmati Rice - 2 Cups
Onion - 1 big, slit lengthwise
Green chillies - 4 or 5
Ginger (chopped) - 2 tsp
Garlic pods (peeled) - 4
Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 to 2 tsp
Coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tsp
Oil - 5 to 6 tsp
Seasoning Ingredients : Cumin seeds - 1 tsp, Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
Pre-requisite:
1. Pressure cook rice separately and keep ready.
2. Grind into paste (no need to add water) - green chillies, garlic and ginger & coriander leaves.
3. Soften soya chunks and keep ready. Click to see how to soften soya chunks
Method:
1. In Kadai/non-stick pan, add oil and when it becomes hot, add cumin seeds & fennel seeds and fry until it becomes aromatic.
2. Add the chopped onion and fry until onion turns light brown.
3. Add the ground green paste and mix well.
4. Add chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and mix well.
5. Add the soft soya chunks and mix well and cook for a min or two, for the essence of the masala's to coat into the soya chunks.
6. Add the cooked rice and mix well.
7. Keep covered and cook on low flame for a 3-4 minutes.
8. Open & garnish with coriander leaves and remove.
Health Benefits of Soya Chunks:
1. It is extremely high in protein and contains no or very little fat.
2. It is very good for health especially for diabetics and heart patients.
3. Soya nuggets provides a good amount of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein for growing children.
4. Soya bean is one of the best non-fish sources of essential omega-3 fatty acids, that can help in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease.
5. Soy protein has various benefits for the women, especially during the post-menopausal years.
Soya chunks can be prepared in numerous ways & has a staple place in Indian cooking. It can be used right from salad, soup, curries to pulav's & biryani's. This is a very simple & easy to cook pulav version of Soya Chunks, that results as a flavorful rice. Children will sure love this if it's is prepared in a spicy manner. So, enjoy making this nutritive pulav and relish it with entire family.
Ingredients:
Soya Chunks - 25
Basmati Rice - 2 Cups
Onion - 1 big, slit lengthwise
Green chillies - 4 or 5
Ginger (chopped) - 2 tsp
Garlic pods (peeled) - 4
Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 to 2 tsp
Coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tsp
Oil - 5 to 6 tsp
Seasoning Ingredients : Cumin seeds - 1 tsp, Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
Pre-requisite:
1. Pressure cook rice separately and keep ready.
2. Grind into paste (no need to add water) - green chillies, garlic and ginger & coriander leaves.
3. Soften soya chunks and keep ready. Click to see how to soften soya chunks
Method:
1. In Kadai/non-stick pan, add oil and when it becomes hot, add cumin seeds & fennel seeds and fry until it becomes aromatic.
2. Add the chopped onion and fry until onion turns light brown.
3. Add the ground green paste and mix well.
4. Add chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and mix well.
5. Add the soft soya chunks and mix well and cook for a min or two, for the essence of the masala's to coat into the soya chunks.
6. Add the cooked rice and mix well.
7. Keep covered and cook on low flame for a 3-4 minutes.
8. Open & garnish with coriander leaves and remove.
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