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Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal)

  • 35 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as meal maker poriyal, soya chunks fry, meal maker fry · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sidesVeganGluten-freeDairy-free

Soya chunks poriyal, a Tamil dry side of soya chunks fried with onion, spices and a coarse coconut, fennel and pepper mix. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

19 items

4 people
  • Water, For Soaking1000 ml
  • Soya Chunks80 grams
  • Coconut (Grated)30 grams
  • Garlic6 grams
  • Fennel Seeds½ tsp
  • Black Peppercorns1 grams
  • Green Chilli3 grams
  • Oil30 ml
  • Mustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
  • Curry leaves1 grams
  • Onion, Finely Chopped100 grams
  • Ginger Garlic Paste5 grams
  • Turmeric Powder1 grams
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Cumin Powder½ tsp
  • Salt¾ tsp
  • Water, For Cooking50 ml
  • Garam Masala Powder1 grams

Contains: soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy191kcal764kcal
Protein12g47g
Carbohydrate13g52g
Fat11g42g
Fibre4.5g18g
Sugar1.7g6.8g

Cookd masalas for soya chunks

Method

  1. 1

    Boil 1 litre water and turn off the heat. Add the soya chunks and soak for 10 minutes until soft.

    WaterSoya Chunks

  2. 2

    Drain and rinse the soya chunks twice in cold water. Squeeze out all the water with your hands and cut any big pieces in half.

  3. 3

    Grind the grated coconut, garlic, fennel seeds, peppercorns and green chilli to a coarse mix without water.

    Coconut (Grated)GarlicFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsGreen Chilli

  4. 4

    Heat the oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the urad dal and curry leaves and fry for 1 minute.

    OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leaves

  5. 5

    Add the onion and ginger garlic paste and fry for 4 minutes until the onion is golden.

    OnionGinger Garlic Paste

  6. 6

    Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, salt and the soya chunks. Sprinkle 50 ml water, cover and cook on low heat for 8 minutes, stirring now and then.

    Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderSaltWater

  7. 7

    Add the coconut mix and garam masala. Fry without the lid for 5 minutes until dry and golden. Serve hot with sambar rice or rasam rice.

    Garam Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal) take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal) vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal) spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal)?
80 grams Soya Chunks, 30 grams Coconut (Grated), 6 grams Garlic, 1 grams Black Peppercorns, 3 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Soya Chunks Poriyal (Meal Maker Poriyal)?
About 191 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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