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| | | | -------------- | ---------- | | **Prep time** | 15 min | | **Cook time** | 15 min | | **Total time** | 30 min | | **Serves** | 3 servings | Per servings. | Nutrient | Amount | | ------------- | -------- | | Calories | 331 kcal | | Carbohydrates | 40 g | | Protein | 33 g | | Fat | 3 g | | Saturated fat | 0.2 g | | Sodium | 1731 mg | | Potassium | 160 mg | | Fiber | 12 g | | Sugar | 10 g | | Vitamin A | 763 IU | | Vitamin C | 28 mg | | Calcium | 213 mg | | Iron | 8 mg | ## About **Soya Manchurian** is a flavorful Indo-Chinese dish made with protein-rich soya chunks. First, the chunks are soaked, squeezed, and coated with a light batter before frying. Next, they are tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce made with garlic, ginger, spring onions, and soy sauce. Every bite delivers a balance of spice and savoriness. When served hot, it offers an excellent texture and aroma. Each piece absorbs the sauce beautifully, resulting in a rich, umami flavour. Moreover, the chewy texture of soya chunks makes it very satisfying to eat. The dish appears vibrant, thanks to its glossy coating and chopped spring onions. It is a quick snack option that tastes great when freshly prepared. Additionally, this recipe serves as a healthier alternative because it is rich in protein. It forms a balanced meal when paired with fried rice or noodles, offering protein, carbohydrates, and fibre in each bite. The texture of soy chunks closely resembles that of meat, making them a good plant-based substitute for meat lovers. Furthermore, the same recipe can be transformed into a gravy version by adding cornstarch. That makes it an ideal accompaniment to other Indo-Chinese dishes. It can also be enhanced by adding paneer or mushrooms to create a versatile vegetarian starter. As a result, Soya Manchurian is both nutritious and satisfying, making it a smart choice for all types of eaters. **Fun Fact:** Soya chunks were originally developed by NASA as a plant-based protein source for astronauts before becoming a popular ingredient on Earth. ## Ingredients ### For soya fry: * 2 cup soya chunks * 1 tsp ginger garlic paste * 1 tsp chilli paste * 2 tsp soy sauce * ½ tsp salt * ½ tsp chilli powder * ¼ cup maida * ¼ cup corn flour * oil *(for frying)* ### For sauce: * 2 tsp oil * 1 inch ginger *(chopped)* * ½ onion *(finely chopped)* * ½ capsicum *(cubed)* * 2 tbsp soy sauce * 2 tbsp vinegar * 2 tbsp tomato sauce * ½ tsp chilli paste * ½ tsp salt * ¼ cup corn flour slurry * spring onion *(for garnishing)* ## Instructions 1. Firstly, in a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt to make the water salty. 2. Add in 2 cup soya chunks. Mix well. 3. Boil for 5 minutes, or until the soya is cooked well. 4. Squeeze off the water and drain off. 5. Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp chilli paste, 2 tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ cup maida and ¼ cup corn flour. 6. Mix well, ensuring the masala and flour are well-coated. 7. Deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium. 8. Stir occasionally, till the soya chunks turn golden and crispy. 9. Drain off the soya chunks. Keep aside. 10. In a pan, heat 2 tsp oil. Add 1 inch of ginger, ½ onion and stir fry well. 11. Add ½ cup of capsicum and ½ onion, and stir-fry until the onions turn crunchy. 12. Now add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, ½ tsp chilli paste, ½ tsp salt. 13. Cook till the sauces are well combined and cooked well. 14. Now add ¼ cup of corn flour slurry and cook until the slurry thickens and turns shiny. 15. Add in fried soya and mix gently. 16. Finally, garnish with spring onion and enjoy the Soya Chunks Manchurian Recipe. ## Step-by-step Firstly, in a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt to make the water salty.