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Soya Chunk Salad

This high-protein roasted soya chunks salad is packed with flavor, made with pan fried soya chunks, vegetables tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.

Soya Chunk Salad

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Onion
  • 0.5 cup Tomato
  • 1.0 tbsp Pumpkin
  • 0.5 cup Cucumber
  • 1.0 clove Garlic
  • 0.25 cup Coriander Leaves
  • 1.0 tbsp Lemon
  • 0.25 cup Paneer
  • 1.0 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1.0 tbsp Sunflower Seeds
  • 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1.0 to taste Salt
  • 1.0 cup Soya Chunks
  • 2.0 cup Water
  • 0.25 tsp Garam Masala
  • 0.25 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1.0 tsp Refined Oil
  • 0.25 cup Hung curd
  • 1.0 cup Romaine Lettuce

Cooking Steps

  1. Soak 1 cup of soya chunks in 2 cups of hot water with a little salt for about 15 minutes, they will swell up and get soft. After soaking, drain and gently squeeze out the excess water from the soya chunks.
  2. In a pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil. Once it's hot, add soya chunks, ½ teaspoon of red chili flakes, ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon garam masala, salt, to taste. Sauté about 2-3 minutes or until you see some brown spots and crispy. Remove and keep them aside. You can also air fry them at 350°F (180°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  3. In a blender, add ¼ cup Greek yogurt (hung curd), ¼ cup of soft paneer, ¼ cup coriander leaves, 1 garlic clove minced, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend to a smooth puree.Note: If you don't like paneer, you can add 6-8 soaked cashews instead.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of chopped romaine lettuce, ½ cup diced onions, ½ cup diced cucumber, ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes, roasted soya chunks, 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds, and 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds.Next, pour the dressing over the salad, just before serving, and toss everything well.
  5. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve immediately. So good!