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Soya Kebabs

Minced Soya kebabs, made the Lucknowi Nawabi style. These kebabs are full of protein.
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soya granules
  • 3/4 cup split bengal gram
  • 1 boiled potato mashed
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp chilly paste
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Spice powder

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp shahi jeera
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 green cardamom
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 1 small piece cinnamon

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the channa daal for 4-6 hours.
  • Soak the soya granules in hot water for 15 minutes . Make sure the pot is covered .
  • Roast the spices and make a fine powder.
  • Drain the channa dal and grind to a paste.
  • Drain the soya granules water , squeeze out all the excess moisture and mince it in a grinder .
  • Heat oil .
  • Add the minced soya and roast till the raw smell goes away .
  • Add the daal paste to the roasted soya and roast till there is no moisture .
  • Add ginger, garlic , chilly paste.
  • Add the mashed potato.
  • Now add the red chilly powder ,lemon juice , salt and spice powder .
  • Roast for a minute , at this point you can add a tsp of extra oil .
  • Check for spices and adjust according to taste.
  • Remove from fire , let cool.
  • Make sure that everything is combined well.
  • Pinch out balls to make flat , slightly thick cakes .
  • Roast on a non stick griddle and serve with onions and mint chutney .