High-Protein Cajun Soya Chunks
High-Protein Cajun Soya Chunks
Ingredients
For the Soya Chunks
- as needed water, for boiling
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- as needed salt, for boiling
- 1 pinch sugar
- 50 g soya chunks
- as needed salt, for seasoning
- 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
- as needed oil, for brushing pan
For the Sauce
- 5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- as needed salt, for sauce
- as needed onions, chopped
- as needed water, to adjust consistency
For Garnish
- as needed garlic, chopped
- as needed onions, chopped
- as needed fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, add enough water to cover the soya chunks. Stir in the 1 inch grated ginger, 5-6 minced garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar. Bring the water to a boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the 50g soya chunks to the boiling water and cook until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the soya chunks and gently squeeze out any excess water.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Transfer the squeezed soya chunks to a bowl. Add additional salt to taste and 2 teaspoons of red chilli powder. Mix well to ensure the soya chunks are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Brush a pan with a little oil and heat over medium heat. Add the seasoned soya chunks and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly golden and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
While the soya chunks are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a separate bowl, combine 5-6 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of Kashmiri red chilli powder, 2 teaspoons of chilli flakes, 2 teaspoons of oregano, and salt to taste. Stir in the chopped onions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
If the sauce is too thick, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
To assemble, arrange the crispy soya chunks on a serving plate. Spoon the creamy sauce generously over the soya chunks.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish with additional chopped garlic, onions, and fresh coriander before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Cajun Soya Chunks
For the Soya Chunks
- as needed water, for boiling
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- as needed salt, for boiling
- 1 pinch sugar
- 50 g soya chunks
- as needed salt, for seasoning
- 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
- as needed oil, for brushing pan
For the Sauce
- 5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- as needed salt, for sauce
- as needed onions, chopped
- as needed water, to adjust consistency
For Garnish
- as needed garlic, chopped
- as needed onions, chopped
- as needed fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, add enough water to cover the soya chunks. Stir in the 1 inch grated ginger, 5-6 minced garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar. Bring the water to a boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the 50g soya chunks to the boiling water and cook until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the soya chunks and gently squeeze out any excess water.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Transfer the squeezed soya chunks to a bowl. Add additional salt to taste and 2 teaspoons of red chilli powder. Mix well to ensure the soya chunks are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Brush a pan with a little oil and heat over medium heat. Add the seasoned soya chunks and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly golden and crispy.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
While the soya chunks are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a separate bowl, combine 5-6 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of Kashmiri red chilli powder, 2 teaspoons of chilli flakes, 2 teaspoons of oregano, and salt to taste. Stir in the chopped onions.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
If the sauce is too thick, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
To assemble, arrange the crispy soya chunks on a serving plate. Spoon the creamy sauce generously over the soya chunks.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish with additional chopped garlic, onions, and fresh coriander before serving.
⏱️ 1 min