Recipe

Recipe Using Soya Chunks

Alpa Momaya

March 24, 2022

Soya chunks are a fantastic substitute for meat in almost all non-vegetarian dishes. From biryani to pasta, you can use them in a variety of cuisines as well. Here are two simple recipes to get you started with soya chunks.

Soya-Pulao-Recipe

Soya Pulao Recipe

Pulao is one of the easiest dishes that use soya chunks. Pair it with the soya Manchurian given below for a perfect main course.
Course Main Course
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Soya chunks
  • 1/2 cup Rice
  • 2 tbsp Ghee (homemade is preferable)
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Peppercorn
  • 1/2 Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Onions
  • Any vegetable of choice (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Soak the soya chunks in water till it becomes spongy. After that, rinse the pieces a couple of times in water.
  • Simultaneously, soak the rice in water as well.
  • Take a pressure cooker and add oil or ghee to it.
  • Once the oil is heated, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
  • Chop up onions and toss them in after the spices.
  • Once the onion becomes golden brown, add vegetables of your choice.
  • Now, include the soy chunks and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Add the soaked rice to the cooker with 1 ½ cups water and close the lid.
  • After one whistle in high flame, put the cooker on simmer mode.
  • Wait for 4 to 5 whistles. Then, wait for the steam to release before opening the lid.
Keyword pulao, soya chunks

About the Author

As the holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics from the University of Mumbai, Alpa Momaya has always understood the value of good nutrition in an individual's life. She is a Registered Nutritional Practitioner (Canada) with over 15 years of experience in the field. Specializing in Clinical Nutrition, Pre & Post Natal Diets, and Weight Management, Alpa found her calling as a Sr. Nutritionist with HealthifyMe. Alpa's love for cooking and good nutrition has seen her contribute several recipes to the HealthifyMe database over the years. Additionally, she takes a keen interest in reading and painting.


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