Easy Soya Chunks cutlet recipe made with soya chunks, potato and bread slices.
Heyy Peeps!! Howdy ?? Its almost Weekend at my end of the world. First Week of the New Year 2017 has gone with the wind already. Weather has gone extremely cold and days are quite short too. I am often found lingering around my culinary corner experimenting and cooking up some delicacies.
Sometimes we really have the urge to eat some hot , fried snack or may be some Spicy Tangy Street Food when the temperature drops down. Aloo Tikki, Sabudana Vada, Hara Bhara Kebab, Chilli Soya, these Soya Chunks Cutlet are something I often make when there is craving for some appetisers. Priya, my lovely blogger friend reached out to me, asking If I could contribute something for her beautiful blog PriyaKitchenette. It was an Instant Yes!!
Oh what a fantabulous time we had in Bangalore together this Summer!!!! I totally enjoy our peppy catch ups virtually, but getting to know the bubbly cheerful Priya in person was wonderful !! There is so much to learn from you and I totally take bow to you my dear mentor friend. Cheers to many more lovely times together.
Coming to this Protein Rich Recipe, Soya Chunks is often used as Meat Analog or a Meat Extender.. Being a vegetarian, Incorporating them in our regular food is something I always look forward. Today, I am bringing to you an easy Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe that can be had for tea time or even as a snack for your child’s lunch box.
You can either make them plain or stuff something inside them and fry. I really doubt you could mess around making this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Soya Chunks
- 1 Potato medium
- 1½ Bread Slice
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
- 1 Green Chilli finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Chilli Powder
- ⅓ teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
- ⅓ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- ½ Garam Masala
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon cornflour
- ½ teaspoon Oil
- Oil of Frying
Instructions
- Soak soya chunks in 2 cups of boiling water with a pinch of salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes until the chunks double in size. Drain and squeeze out the excess water, then blitz in a blender to create soya mince, which should weigh around 180g.
- Blitz a slice of bread in a blender to make breadcrumbs.
- Heat ½ teaspoon oil in a pan, add ginger and garlic, and sauté until the raw smell disappears. Add the soya mince and spice powders, mix well, and sauté until the moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- Combine the spiced soya mince with mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, salt, and cornflour. Mix thoroughly and shape into round patties.
- Heat oil for deep frying. Test the oil by dropping a small ball of the mixture into it. If it sinks, the oil needs more heat; if it rises too quickly, the oil is too hot. The oil should be medium-heated. Fry one patty for 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat for the remaining patties, frying in batches if needed.
- Serve these healthy soya cutlets hot or cold with tomato ketchup at tea time.
William Gould says
We really must try a soya meal sometime, it's something we've never done! This one looks really good and healthy!
Priya says
Thank you for the guest post Sandhya. You are wonderful and highly talented. Cheers to our friendship <3