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Soya Chunk – Meal Maker Masala Recipe

Healthy food for all ages!!!

We all know Soy chunk or the Meal maker is highly nutritious, and it comes from defatted soyabean flour, This wonder food has lots of health benefits, it serves as a excellent source of protein, vitamins, iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which are very important for all age group, especially best for the growth of growing children. Soy chunk or meal maker is a soft fibrous vegetable globules resembling soft meat in texture. 


This chewy meat like texture of the soya chunks makes an good meat replacement. It is one of the must-haves for those who follow a vegetarian diet, as this is excellent substitute for meat proteins. This versatile ingredient soy chunk can be prepared in variety of delicious ways like, biryani, pulao, curries, snacks, etc..

Today I am sharing soya chunk masala curry, which just taste like a meat masala curry. It’s very simple yet tasty and very easy to cook that goes well with rice or with Indian breads. So, incorporate soya protein in your diet and stay fit and healthy..Enjoy!

Soya Chunk Masala /Meal Maker Masala Recipe

Ingredients :
Soya Chunks (Nutrella or any other brand) : 1 packet (I used nutrela -200 g)
Onion : 1 big, (finely sliced)
Tomatoes : 2 medium (finely chopped)
Ginger-Garlic Paste : 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp
Meat Masala : 3 tbsp
Curry leaves : 1 sprig  
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Oil : 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

For Grinding Masala  Powder :
Cinnamon : 1 inch piece
Cloves : 4
Green Cardamom: 2
Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Fennel Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Whole Black Pepper : 5-7 (increase or decrease according to your tolerance)
How to make Soya Chunk – Meal Maker Masala Recipe :

1. Place the soya chunks in a bowl and fill it up with enough hot water so that the soya chunks are completely immersed. Leave it aside for 20-25 minutes. After soaking in water, the soya chunks would appear double in volume. Squeeze all the water from the soya chunks.
2. Dry roast the meat masala, red chilli powder for couple of minutes and remove from the fire.
3. Marinate the soy chunk with roasted meat masala and red chilli powder, salt to taste for 10-20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile dry roast the spices listed above “For Grinding Masala” and ground to fine powder and set it aside.
5. Heat 1tbsp oil in pan/kadai and saute onions till translucent.Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and saute for couple of minutes.
6. Add tomatoes, adjust the salt and cook till they turn soft and mushy.
7. Add  the marinated soya chunks, mix well and 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook over low medium heat until it start to ooze out water.
8. Now remove the lid, combine well and cook until all the water evaporates.
9. Add the grounded spice powder, remaining 1 tbsp oil, fresh curry leaves, combine well and dry roast it in medium heat till browned up (Note : Stir in between to avoid burning and it takes 30-45 minutes approximately).
10. Once soya chunk masala have attained the dark brown color then remove from the fire.Garnish with coriander leaves.
11. Tasty Soya chunk /Meal maker Masala is ready to serve. Serve as a side dish for rice or with Indian breads
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Cheers !
Sangeetha

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  6. Anonymous says

    Hi, great dish! Just wanted to ask, how many grams of soya chunks did you use for the recipe? Thank you.

  8. kothiyavunu.com says

    Hi Raju, Nice to know that this recipe worked out well for you.It's a pleasure to know that your guests enjoyed this dish.Thanks for trying and sharing your feedback here. Much appreciated! Hope you get to try other recipe and like them too.

    Cheers!
    Sangeetha

  9. Raju Ram says

    This is the best recipe ever. Yummmm..sooooo delicious. I really loved it and I have cooked it thrice and I have served it to visitors and they all thought it was real mutton and said it was very good. I love this dish. Thanks a 100x. This my favourite dish.

  27. Nostalgia says

    I have to give this one a try . Now that I am following a vegetarian diet for at least the next 30 days, I am running out of options. Thanks for reminding.

  30. Zareena says

    Wow!!! they just look like non veg ularthiyath. I never used soya chunks in my cooking, though my mom used to make. Sure I am gonna try this.

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