Soya Chunks Chukka | Meal Maker Pepper Fry
Learn how to make a flavorful and protein-packed Soya Chunks Chukka (Soya Pepper Fry) with simple ingredients. This meal maker dish is perfect as a side dish or starter and makes this vegan-friendly recipe a must-try!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Soya Chunks Uncooked
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds / Saunf
- Curry Leaves a handful
- 2 Onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 Tomato finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- Lemon Juice Half a lemon
- Coriander Leaves a handful
For the Freshly Ground Spice Powder
- 1 teaspoon Peppercorn
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Cloves
- 2 Cardamom
Instructions
- Make the Spice Powder : Dry roast fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorn, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves on a low flame till a nice fragrance comes. Switch off and cool down to room temperature. Make a fine powder and keep it aside.
- Boil and Prepare Soya Chunks : Boil water in a pan. Add soya chunks and a pinch of salt. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes until they expand. Drain the water and squeeze out the excess water from the chunks. Rinse with cold water and squeeze again. Set aside.
- Sauté the Base : Heat oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds, finely chopped onion and curry leaves. Sauté till the colour of the onion changes to golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add soya chunks, and a finely chopped tomato. Mix well. Add salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Add water as needed, close and cook on a low flame for a few minutes.
- Spice It Up : Add the finely ground spice powder and mix well. Toss to coat them evenly with the soya chunks and cook for a minute or two until the soya chunks are well coated with the spices.
- Final Mix : Sprinkle lemon juice and give it a final mix. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Notes
I used mini soya chunks. You can use regular soya chunks as well.
Adjust peppercorns according to your taste. The dish is on the spicy side. You can alter the quantity based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 304mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 4mg
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