Protein Rich Soya Nuggets Or Chunks

Soya nuggets or soya chunks is highly nutritious.
Its called unique food for it’s high protein content and having surplus vitamins, fibers and minerals.

Its made of soybeans. Which is a wonder beans for the grown ups and teen agers.
I often use it in different ways. And its favourite of my son and nephew.

Every time I change the spices and method to amazed them with a new dish with this protein rich soya nuggets/chunks or soya granules.

Today sharing a very easy and delicious soya nuggets recipe.

Recipe

Soya nuggets  – 3 cup soaked and squeezed

Onion  – 4-5 chopped in cubes

Capsicum  – 1 cubed

Onion  – 2 finely chopped

Green chilli  – 2 chopped

Garlic cloves  – 3-4 grated or finely chopped

Grated ginger  – 1 teaspoon

Tomato  – 2 chopped

Spring onion  – 1 chopped

Salt to taste

Cumin powder  – 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder  – 1 teaspoon

Kashmiri red chilli powder  – 1 teaspoon optional

Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Garam masala powder  – 1/4 teaspoon optional

Oil  – 2 tablespoon

Tomato sauce  – 1 teaspoon

For marinate

Curd –  3 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Ginger paste – 1/2 teaspoon

Garlic paste  – 1/2 teaspoon

Red chilli powder  – 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper powder  – 1/2 teaspoon

Lemon juice  – 1 teaspoon

Mustard oil  – 1 teaspoon

Method

Soak soya nuggets in hot water. I have microwaved the nuggets for 3 minutes.

Rinse in water and squeeze well.
Take thick curd in a bowl. Add all the spices, salt and oil. Mix well and add the nuggets. Mix and let it marinate for an hour.

Now heat 2 tablespoon oil in a nonstick pan. Add garlic, Saute and add the chopped onion. Fry till the onions becomes light brown.

Add chopped tomato and grated ginger. Saute till the tomato becomes mushy.

Add cubed onion and capsicum. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add all the spices, marinated nuggets and salt.

I have added kashmiri red chilli powder for colour. You can omit it.
Saute for 1-2 minutes again. Add 1 teaspoon tomato sauce and 1 cup water. Mix well and cover. Cook on simmer till the nuggets dried up.

Remove the cover and mix well. Switch off the flame.
Garnish with chopped spring onion.
Serve hot.