Soya-Chana Kebab
A wholesome, plant-protein-rich recipe made with soya granules, chana dal, and mixed vegetables like carrot, potato, and beetroot. These baked kebabs are both nutritious and satisfying, offering a healthy twist to traditional fried snacks. Follow the steps below for a balanced and flavourful result.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20.0 g Soya granules (Raw)
- 15.0 g Bengal gram pulse (chana dal) (Raw)
- 85.0 g Mixed vegetables (carrot, potato, beetroot) (approx. 70-100 g total)
- 1.0 tsp Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1.0 tsp Ginger (grated)
For Spice Mix
- 1.0 tsp Garam masala
- 2.0 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Other spices (to taste)
Optional
- Oil (for brushing the kebabs)
Legend: tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon, cup = 150 ml, g = gram, pinch = the amount that you can pick between your forefinger and thumb.
Method
- Soak soya granules in warm water for 5–7 minutes. Squeeze out excess water and mash.
- Soak and pressure cook chana dal until soft. Drain and mash.
- Boil and peel potatoes. Pressure cook other vegetables if required. Mash everything together.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed soya, chana dal, and vegetables.
- Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, salt, and other spices.
- Mix well to form a uniform dough-like mixture.
- Divide into equal portions.
- Shape into medium (6) balls, then flatten into kebabs with your palms.
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Place kebabs on a greased or lined baking tray.
- Lightly brush with oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with green chutney or yoghurt dip.
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Nutritionist & Founder, NutriMantra
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