Soya granules or chunks is a very good protein provider for vegetarians like me. Even though I do cook eggs and bake cakes a lot, it is strictly for the kids only and except for a spoon or 2 to check the texture, I do not eat the cakes if they have eggs in them and I solely depend on legumes a lot for my protein needs. I have started to experiment with the soya chunks a lot as my kids started showing interest in them recently. Instead of making the same old pulao using these chunks, this made a very good change and we all loved it very much with the rotis.
During the recent visit of my MIL, she wanted to know how to use these chunks as she has never cooked them before and since I started cooking them only recently she had no way of seeing these in my kitchen earlier. I made a low cal version of the koftas by cooking them in the paniyaram pan. But you can also deep fry these balls in oil and they will make a very good snack for the kids. Also when made this way, even people who hesitate to eat soya because of its distinct smell will not think twice at all about consuming them as the flavor of the gravy will mask the soya smell even though there won’t be any actually.
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Soya Chunks Kofta Curry
You’ll need:
For the Koftas:
- Soya Chunks / granules – 100 gms
- Potato, boiled – 1
- Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
- Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
- Mint leaves – 3 tbsp
- Bread crumbs / corn flour – 3 to 4 tbsp (optional)
- Salt – to taste
- All purpose flour – 4 to 5 tbsp
- Oil – 4 tsp
For the Gravy/Curry:
- Onion – 2
- Tomatoes – 3
- Ginger – 2 inch piece
- Garlic – 4 pods
- Mint leaves – 1/2 bunch
- Coriander leaves – 1/2 bunch
- Cardamom – 2
- Cloves – 2
- Cinnamon – 1 inch stick
- Bay leaf – 1
- Red chilli powder – 2 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
- Cream – 2 tbsp (optional)
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 2 tbsp
Method:
For the Koftas:
Heat 2 cups of water in a pan and when hot put the soya chunks in it and close the pan. Let it be for 15-20 mins. The chunks would have doubled in size by now. Take them out and squeeze out the excess water. Place it in a mixer jar and pulse it well.
Transfer to a vessel. To this add boiled mashed potato, cumin powder, red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, finely chopped mint leaves, salt and mix well. If they appear moist, add either bread crumbs or corn flour and mix well. Make small balls of this mixture and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
Heat a paniyaram pan with few drops of oil in the holes. In a plate spread the all purpose flour and rolls these prepared balls to coat them. Place the balls in the holes and cook till they are done and become dark brown in color by turning them to ensure equal cooking. Alternatively you can also deep fry them in oil. Keep these koftas aside.
For the Curry:
Heat a pan with 3 tsp oil. Season it with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Next add chopped onion and sauté till it turns pink. Now add ginger, garlic and tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes turn mushy. Take off stove and let it cool. Transfer this to a mixie jar and add the mint and coriander leaves. Grind it a coarse paste. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Add the bay leaf, coriander powder, red chilli powder and sauté over low flame taking care not to burn them. Now add the ground paste and salt and cook closed with a lid for 5 mins. Now add little water incase it becomes dry and garam masala powder and let it further cook for 2 more mins. Add the koftas to this gravy and drizzle cream over them. Serve hot with rotis / naan.
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Looks very inviting Radhika and as you said it is fully packed with proteins….too good
This looks delicious… My husband is not a fan of soya chunks. This seems like the perfect recipe to get him to like it… 🙂
Yum! I almost felt like picking up a spoon and taking a bite off the kofta! The curry looks delicious and I love soya. Delicious post
This gravy looks reamy and perfect textures even without cashews !! very healthy and protein full dish. Lovely color of the gravy
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lovely looking koftas radhika i m a soya chunks hater but i think you converted me
Soya chunks kofta sounds like a great idea R, loved the recipe!
never tried anything with soya chunks. Tempting koftas and yummy gravy
looks scrumptious
The gravy with those yummy koftas look so yummy…
Wow, superb and look at that gravy..
What a fab looking curry!
Kofta curries are always a hit and this with soya chunks definitely makes it even more nutritious. 🙂
that is wonderful dish radhika. soya i myself have never had but did try soya atta mixed with regular one for chapati. never tried soya chunks though as i was afraid smell would put off. and i love the color of the gravy you have made. i would refer to it again wheni need to make this gravy
wow such a mouthwatering dish and full of nutrition!!!loved it !!!
Curry looks so inviting..would love to try this..Bookmarked!! 🙂
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Yummy curry Radhika…
this is so so syumm
Koftas looks yummy. Nice idea to cook them in paniyaram pan. Will try out soon.
Healthy and looks rich.
curry is looking delicious. wow.
thats a very innovative recipe. looks wonderful.
Thanks Radhika; I’m always looking for new ways with soya chunks as they are a firm favourite in our house. These koftas look tasty and amazing… 🙂
wow super soya curry…i feel resturant style awesome
creamy n yummy curry…once i tried soya kofta in pilaf,yet to post it…this curry sounds great Radhika…inviting clicks!!
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Creamy curry..me too like soy chunks a lot n lot!!Thanks for sharing..Clicks making me hungry now 🙂
Very yummy looking gravy…
soya is one food I can just not eat. For some reason I do not like it. But you make it look so delicious. I would not mind some now..
Kofta curry looks awesome! Love the pics too!
Very yummy gravy…feel like having one of those kofta ball right now
healthy…yumm recipe
The koftas look yummy 🙂
Kofta looks awesome.I would love to try this soon.
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The koftas look yummy.:-))
Looks yummy. I ma just starting off with soya chunks. So this is welcome.
hey..I treid this recipe…came out quiet yummmm…mainly hubby liked it :))
I was sure he wud never eat soya nuggets..this way he eat the soya and didnt come to know what the koftas were made up of 😉
I told him after dinner though..
thanks for the lovely recipe..
Thank you Lavina for trying out and glad that it came out well too. My kids love the koftas very much.
Radhika, I used this recipe for the idea of using soya chucks and paniyaram pan for kofta.. thanks!!
http://arusuvai-kurippu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/malai-kofta-with-soya-nuggets.html
Irrestible… drooling