Soya Balls/ Meal maker - Dry

Soya balls or soya chunks is often used as a meat extender. Soya balls are tasteless but absorbs flovour. It has protein content equal to that of meat. It has a lot of health benefits.  It is one of my favourite dish paired with any variety rice especially with curd rice. It is easy to make.

Ingredients:

Soya balls - 100 mgs
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - A pinch
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Salt - As required
Curry leaves

Method:
1) Soak soya balls in hot water. It makes it soft and also it doubles it in its size. Also add salt while soaking.
2) After 10 mins remove it from hot water. squeeze out all the water from soya chunks.

3) Add chilli powder, turmeric and cumin powder with enough salt and coriander powder. Marinate well and keep aside for 10 to 20 mins.
4) In a pan add little oil, heat it and add curry leaves. Add marinated soya balls. Cover and cook it for 5 to 10 mins.

5) Saute it well. Keep the flame in medium. Mix well untill half roasted. It should be dark brown colour.
6) Serve hot with any variety rice. Yummy crispy ( no deep fry) soya balls.....


Note:
1) If interested can also add onions along with curry leaves.
2) Do not soak in hot water for more than 10 mins.
3) For small sized soya balls 5 mins of soaking is sufficient.
4) Squeeze water from soya balls as much as you can, so that you get the crispiness.
5) Add green capsicum if you like it.


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