Soya Granules Cutlet — High Protein Vegetarian Snack

The mise en place.

• ▢1 cup soya granules (soaked in hot water for 15 min, squeezed dry)
• ▢1 medium boiled potato, mashed
• ▢1 small onion, finely chopped
• ▢1 small carrot, grated
• ▢2 tbsp green peas
• ▢1 green chilli, finely chopped
• ▢1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ▢1/2 tsp cumin powder
• ▢1/2 tsp coriander powder
• ▢1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• ▢1/2 tsp garam masala
• ▢Salt to taste
• ▢2 tbsp besan (chickpea flour) for binding
• ▢Fresh coriander, chopped
• ▢1-2 tbsp oil for shallow frying

Step, by step.

1. 1

   Soak soya granules in hot water for 15 minutes, then squeeze out excess water completely.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine soaked soya granules with mashed potato, onion, carrot, peas, green chilli, and ginger-garlic paste.

3. 3

   Add all spices, salt, and fresh coriander. Mix well.

4. 4

   Add besan gradually and knead into a firm dough. Adjust besan as needed for binding.

5. 5

   Shape into round or oval cutlets, about 1 cm thick.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Shallow-fry cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towel. Serve hot with green chutney or low-fat curd.