Meal Maker (Soya Chunks) 65 Recipe

Soya chunks 65  is a quick and easy evening snack. Soya chunks 65 looks and tastes like chicken 65.Soya chunks also called as meal maker is a good source of protein for vegetarians. Soya Chunks are really a healthy way to include protein in your kids and your families diet.This soya chunks fry goes well as a side dish for both rice and chapathi.

Ingredients:

Soya chunks/Meal maker -  40-45
Yogurt  - 2 tbsp
Ginger & Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Cumin powder - ½ tsp
Garam Masala powder - ½ tsp
Black pepper powder - ¼ tsp
Red food color - One pinch [optional]
Corn flour -2 tbsp
Rice flour-1 tbsp
Salt- As needed
Oil-For deep frying
Curry leaves- 15 -20

Method:

1. In a pan boil water.  Once the water boils turn off the stove.  Add the soya chunks to it and keep it covered for 20 minutes.  
2. The soya chunks will double its size. Now drain the water, wash it with fresh water at least 2-3 times and squeeze the water completely.
3. Add yogurt, ginger & garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, black pepper powder, red food colour and salt to Soya Chunks and mix thoroughly. Keep it aside for 20 minutes.
4. Now add the corn flour, rice flour to the marinated soya chunks and mix really well.
5. Heat oil in a kadai, fry the soya chunks in medium flame. Fry them evenly on all sides until golden brown colour in small batches.  Drain them on paper towel.  Soya chunks 65 are ready to be enjoyed.
6. In the same oil fry the curry leaves until they are crispy. Sprinkle the fried curry leaves on Soya chunks 65 and serve them hot.