Andhra Style Soya Chilli Recipe
Craving that legendary restaurant-style Andhra Chilli Chicken? Meet - soya chilli. We’re swapping the meat for soya nuggets (soya chunks) for vegetarians and vegans!
Servings: 2 adults
Calories: 635kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Ingredients For Soya Marination:
- 2 Cup soya chunks (meal maker)
- 2 tablespoon coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon rice flour (chawal ka atta)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium capsicum, sliced
Ingredients For Green Paste:
- ½ bunch fresh coriander leaves
- ¼ Cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoon cashews (kaju)
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 6 green chillies sliced
- 6 garlic cloves
- ½ inch chopped ginger
- coconut milk to blend
Ingredients For Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Turn off the heat. Drop in the soya nuggets and soak for 10 minutes until they double in size and become completely soft.
- Drain them, let them cool slightly, and then squeeze out every drop of water you can. This step ensures they aren’t water-logged and can absorb the spices.
- In a bowl, mix the squeezed soya nuggets, onion, capsicum with ginger-garlic paste, coconut milk, lemon juice, salt, and rice flour. Let it sit for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan, add curry leaves, and stir-fry the marinated soya chunks until the edges turn golden brown and lightly crisp.
- While the soya is cooking, toss the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, coriander leaves, mint, soaked cashews, ginger, and garlic into a small blender. Pulse into a coarse, vibrant green paste using water or coconut milk to get the smooth consistency.
- Pour in the blended green paste over the soya nuggets, sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the raw smell of the chillies disappears. Add the water or stock, and bring it to a simmer.
- Squeeze lime juice for the refreshing taste. Turn off the heat.
- Andhra Style Soya Chilli is ready to serve.
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Notes
- You can substitute coconut milk with plain, thick curd or Yogurt in the recipe.
- Soya Nuggets can be marinated and stored overnight in the refrigerator. Similarly, you can blend the green masala and store.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 13mg