Soya-Matar pasanda.....

Serves:4

INGREDIENTS:

• Soya nuggets-100 gm.
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
• Ginger paste-2 tsp.
• Garlic paste-2 tsp.
• Onion paste-1/2 cup.
• Finely chopped tomato-4 tbsp.
• Turmeric powder-a pinch.
• Shelled green peas-200 gm.
• Red chili powder to taste.
• Garam masala-1 tsp.
• Refined oil-4 tbsp.
• Salt to taste.

Method:

• Heat 3 cups of water & immerse soya nuggets in it,by adding a pinch of salt to it.Cook it for 3-4 min,once it cooked,remove from flame,drain & squeeze out water from it,rinse well in cold water 2-3 times & further it squeeze to dry.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan,add cooked soya nuggets for few minutes & keep it aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan & add cumin seeds,after half a minute,add ginger paste,garlic paste,onion paste & stir for 2-3 min.
• Add chopped tomatoes,turmeric powder,red chili powder,salt & cook for few seconds.Add 2 tbsp water & let the gravy simmer to get the desired consistency.
• Add the soya nuggets & peas.cover the pan & cook till the peas become tender.Add garam masala & stir for 2-3 minutes.
• "Soya-Matar Pasanda" is ready to serve.Serve hot with chapattis or rice.

Soybean Pualv...

INGREDIENTS:

• Cooked soya nuggets-1 cup.
• Rice-1 cup.
• Carrot chopped(big pieces)-1.
• Chopped French beans(big pieces)-1/4 cup.
• Green peas-1/4 cup.
• Garam masala-1 tsp.
• Cloves-4.
• Bay leaves-4.
• Chopped green chili-1.
• Chopped Onion-1.
• Refined oil-2 tsp.
• Salt to taste.
• Water-4 cups.
• Ghee/butter-1 tsp.

PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan.add cloves,bay leaves,chopped green chili & onion.fry for 2 min & add rice,fry for another 2 min & add water.cover the pan & cook for 5 min.
• Add cooked soya nugget,chopped carrot,french beans,green peas,garam masala & salt,mix it.Cover & cook till done,lastly add some ghee for nice flavour.
• "Soybean pulav" is ready to serve....serve hot...

Soya chunks curry(Soya beans/Meal maker tarkari).....

Soya chunks curry is the delicious main course dish made with soya nuggets & potato.Soya chunks has lot of health benifits,its an excellent source of protein & rich in vitamin B.It promotes growth,low in fat & full of energy.

INGREDIENTS:

• Soya chunks-1 cup.
• Potato-2 medium size(wash,peel & cut into cube shape).
• Mixed paste(1-onion,8-garlic cloves,1 piece of ginger,some cumin seeds,3-red chili+1 small tomato)-3-4 tsp.
• Sliced Tomato-(1-medium size tomato).
• 1 spoon red chili powder.
• Sugar-1/6 tsp.
• 4-5 tsp refine oil.
• 1/2 tsp garam masala.
• Salt to taste.

For the seasoning:

• Phutana(cumin seed+mustard seed+fenugreek seed+aniseed)-1/2 tsp.

For garnishing:

• Some chopped coriander leaves.
• Fresh cream(optional).
• Tomato flower.

PREPARATION:

• Heat a pan,add 1 cup water,add soya chunks+pinch of salt,bring it to boil,boil it for 3-4 min.Remove from fire,after 10 min drain out of the water,rinse this 2-3 times in fresh water & lightly squeeze out excess water.

*u can do also it in different ways:

               soak soya chunks in water+pinch of salt 3-4 hours,after that rinse it & squeeze it.

• Heat oil in pan,,fry the soya chunks till golden brown & keep aside.
• Add 3 tsp refine oil in pan,add sugar,add cumin seed.
• When it start spluttering ,add mixed paste,red chili powder,turmeric powder,salt stir for 1 min.
• Then add sliced tomato ,potato cubes stir until the raw smell of mixed paste go.
• Add 1 cup of water,let the gravy boil for 5-10 min.
• Add fried soya chunks in this gravy,boiled it for 3 min & sprinkle some garam masala over it.
• Garnish it with coriander leaves,tomato flower & fresh cream.(*but fresh cream,i did not had sadly,so i didn't add......don't search in the picture.)

• Soya -potato curry is ready to serve .Serve it with steamed rice/roti.

Soyabean cutlet

INGREDIENTS:

• Soyabean chunks-1 cup.
• Potato -2 medium size(boiled & mashed).
• Finely chopped coriander leaves-2 tsp.
• Finely chopped mint leaves-2 tsp.
• Chat masala-1 tsp.
• Black pepper powder-1 tsp .
• Garam masala-1 tsp.
• Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp.
• Chopped onion-1.
• Green chili-2.
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
• Corn flour-2 tsp for binding.
• Salt to taste.
• Refined oil for shallow frying.  

PREPARATION:

• Soak soyabean chunks for 30 min in hot water.Squeeze & drain all water from soyabean & grind it(* don't make fine paste).
• Take a bowl,mix all the ingredients with this mashed soyabean,make it smooth dough,Make small balls & flatten it by using your palms to give it a round/oval shape.
• Heat a non-stick pan,add some refined oil over the pan,arrange the soyabean cutlet on the pan,shallow fry the cutlet on both side till golden brown in color.
• Serve  it with tomato ketchup.