Soya chunks are a great alternate for chicken and its a good source of proteins.Though the soya chunks has an unpleasant smell and bland taste,with proper spices it tastes delicious.
Originally the bhurji is made with the soya granules,if not it can be made with the chunks.
Coming to the recipe I used the regular soya chunks and pulsed the cooked chunks in a blender to get a bhurji consistency.Also used some frozen green peas to make it colorful and tasty.This bhurji pairs well with rice and roti as well as stuffing for parathas and sandwich.
We had it with the store bought laccha paratha for our weekend brunch along with masala tea,it was so filling.
We had it with the store bought laccha paratha for our weekend brunch along with masala tea,it was so filling.
Basic Information Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Serves 2(generously)
Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Soya chunks | 1/2 cup |
Green peas/pattani(fresh or frozen) | 1/2 cup |
Onion( finely chopped) | 1 (medium size) |
Ginger&garlic paste | 2 tbs |
Tomato(finely chopped) | 1(medium size) |
| Turmeric powder/manjal podi | 1/4 tsp |
Red chilly powder/milagai podi | 1/2-3/4 tsp |
Coriander powder/dhaniya podi | 1 tsp |
Garam Masala powder | 1/4 tsp |
Salt | 1 tsp |
Cumin seeds/jeeragam | 1/2 tsp |
Coriander leaves(chopped) | 1 tbs |
Lemon juicie | 2 tsp |
Oil | 1 tbs |
Method
- Cook the soya chunks in boiling water along with a pinch of salt.Once its cooked drain the water and rinse it in cold water for couple of times.Squeeze the excess water and pulse in the blender.
- Heat the oil in a pan,crackle the cumin seeds and add the chopped onion with a pinch of salt. Saute till transparent,add in the ginger&garlic paste and fry it for couple of minutes.
- Add the chopped tomato cook it for a while,then goes in the frozen green peas,spice powders and salt.
- Give it a mix and add around 1/4 cup of water and cook it covered for couple of minutes.Now add the pulsed soya chunks.
- Mix it well,let it cook for 5 minutes or till the raw smell disappears.Add in the chopped coriander leaves,squeeze the lemon juice and put off the flame.Mix it gently.
- Serve it along with rice or roti.
- Onion needs to be chopped finely.
- Drain the water completely and squeeze the soya chunks to remove excess water.
- Rinse and wash the cooked soya chunks for couple of times in cold water to remove the unpleasant smell.
- Veggies such as finely chopped carrot,beans also can be used along with green peas.
- The green peas can also be cooked in the MW for 2-3 minutes.
Enjoy...........................................
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