Soya chunks cutlet- protein rich snacks

Being a vegetarian and following particular diet, soya plays a very important role. It’s one of the main and cheapest source of protein for vegetarians. I was not able to eat it in chuncks forms so thought if trying this version. Let’s see the recipe and it’s ingredients .

Nutrition facts for the recipe

Carbs:22gm Protien : 47 gm Fat -11gm

Macros change according to brand, above mentioned macronutrients information are for Nutrela brand

Ingredients

  • 90gms soya chunks (Nutrela)
  • 10gm olive oil/Ghee
  • 15gm corn flour/soya flour/ rice flour (optional)
  • 5gm ginger garlic paste
  • Chopped Coriander
  • One onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chillies finely chopped
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1 tbsp Red chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp grated and squeezed bottle gaurd ( optional )

Procedure

  • Soak soya chunks for 4 to 5 hours or soak in hot water for at least 15minutes.
  • Squeeze all the water from soya chunks.
  • Add the chunks to mixer and blend into thin paste like consistency.
  • Add finely chopped onions, green chilli, coriander, salt, red chilli, ginger garlic paste and corn flour.
  • Mix properly until it’s combined to form a dough.
  • Make small equal sized balls and with the help of your palm flaten the top and bottom to form tikki.
  • Take a flat base big pan or tawa and spread one spoon oil on it.
  • Heat it on medium to low flame and put tikki gently on it.
  • Let it cook from one side, it will take around 5 to 10 minutes on low flame.
  • Flip the tikkis gently and cook the other side.
  • Tikkis are ready to serve with coriander or tomato chatni.

37 thoughts on “Soya chunks cutlet- protein rich snacks”

  1. I really like the recipes made out of soya healthy and delicious do I have never tried this cutlet recipe but will definitely going to make it for the family. thank you for sharing and it is very easy to make.

  2. I know i should have soya, and i know i dont have it coz i dont like them ?
    This is a smart recipe! This is a great idea to add soya to my diet without the worry of taste!
    thanks for sharing!

    1. Thanks ? do share your feedback …you can mix potato if you want for binding. I too don’t like it having in chunks form so new trial

  3. These look delicious. My kids don’t eat soya chunks and am usually out of ideas on how to incorporate it in their diet. This is a good way.

  4. Soya is very nutritious. Soya chunks cutlet sounds delicious and is a healthy snack. This is easy to make. One thing want to ask can we make them and store in freezer without frying for later use.

    1. Thanks ? I haven’t tried storing in freezer yet but yes I think we can in air tight container as most frozen food do. Just try for few days and share feedback too

  5. Wow Neha I am.loving your posts. Such amazing and healthy recipes you have been sharing. I tried these soya cutlets as well and love the taste. It’s so healthy and nice

    1. Ha ha same here…I really don’t like eating soya chuncks so recipe is here that makes it yummm

  6. Soya is one of the best form of proteins for vegetarians. I once made a similar kind of cutlet to finish off leftover soya sabzi and it tasted good. Will try your recipe soon.

  7. Love the recipe. I usually make this recipe with soya granules. Using chunks is a great idea. The texture of the dough looks fantastic.

    1. Thanks ? do share your feedback …you can mix potato if you want for binding if calories is not an issue

  8. Trust me all here in my family are soya chunks lovers and I will now try this easy recipe for weekend special

  9. I love soya chunks and make a lot of dishes with it too but I haven’t tried making cutlets. These look delicious, I am gonna try these out this weekend. Thanks for the recipe.

  10. I make sure tht weekly once at least this is on my plate for a healthy living great to go recipe & healthy too definitely will be checking out this weekend.. Thank you for sharing the recipe..

  11. I love Soya chunks, I often use these in Aaloo curry and the taste reaches the next level. Cutlet is a good idea, I the tried this but this time for sure.

  12. Soya Chunks are so versatile, there are endless ways they can be used in Indian Cooking. You have shared another way to use these healthy chunks. I am sure this cutlet tastes delicious!

  13. I make it all the time. These are my go-to pattie for wraps or Frankie. I also add bread crumbs and boiled potato and pav bhaji masala for seasoning.

    1. Yea their are many versions, this one is diet version so I have not added Potato or bread crumbs as it would increase my calories count for the day.

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