Soya Kebabs

Soya Kebabs are a very healthy and tasty appetizer.  Soya granules contain 54.2 grams of protein, which exceeds the amount of protein found in meats, eggs, milk and wheat. Soya protein contains all the amino acids needed by the body, and is an excellent replacement for meat-based proteins. Animal proteins are generally higher in saturated fats. Soya granules can be beneficial to the growth of strong bones and teeth in children.   Soya granules when added with potatoes and other vegetables make an excellent dish liked by adults and children as well.

Ingredients:

3 medium potatoes(boiled), 1 cup Soya granules, 1 carrot,  ½ green pepper(capsicum), 1 small onion, 1 garlic clove,  ½ tsp coriander powder,  ¼ tsp garam masala,  ½ tsp dry mango powder, salt to taste,  ½ cup bread crumbs, 1 green chili(optional), 1 tbsp sooji or semolina.

Method:

Boil Soya granules for 5-6 minutes.  Squeeze out all the water from the granules by pressing them between your hands.

Peel off and grate carrot, chop onion and green pepper into fine bits and crush garlic.

In a food processor, add Soya granules, carrot, green pepper, garlic, onion, green chili, bread crumbs, semolina, coriander powder, garam masala, dry mango powder and blend to a grainy consistency.

Now mash potatoes separately and add with the grainy mix to form a smooth and pliable dough.

Make small round kebabs of this dough and fry them in a non sick pan till they turn crispy and light brown.

Serve hot with ketchup or green chutney.

Note: Recipe of green chutney is in one of the previous blogs.