Soya Manchurian
This delicious and easy-to-prepare Soya Manchurian is the perfect toddler recipe for any Australian parent. Not only is this nutritious dish packed with protein, but it’s also full of flavour and a great way to add a little spice to your toddler’s meals. Our recipe is tried and tested by experienced parents, so you can be sure that your little one will enjoy this tasty dish!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Soya Manchurian, Indo-Chinese, Vegetarian
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 20g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fats: 10g
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g Soya Chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 piece ginger, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 capsicum, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
Directions
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Soak the soya chunks in cold water for 20 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger, and chilies and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Add the soy sauce, red chilli powder, garam masala, and ground black pepper and cook for another minute.
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Add the diced onion and capsicum and cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until the vegetables have softened.
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Add the drained soya chunks to the pan and mix everything together. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
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Finally, add the chopped fresh coriander and cook for a few more minutes.
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Serve the Soya Manchurian hot with your favorite garnish or side dish.
Recommended Sides
- Sliced cucumber
- Steamed basmati rice
- Naan bread
- Pickled vegetables
- Yoghurt sauce
P.S. Hahaha, you don’t have to tell the boys that you secretly added a few extra veggies into this amazing Soya Manchurian they helped make! Ha!
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