Soya chunks or soya nuggets has protein content same as that of meat. Considering the health benefits, these are very good for kids. Here I have made vegetarian meatballs from nutritious.
First cook the pasta pieces according to the package instruction. In a bowl, mix cooked pasta with little oil and keep aside.
Step 2
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Next boil water in a saucepan. Add soya chunks and cook them for 5 minutes. Switch off the flame and let it rest for 15mins. Then drain water and wash under running water for 1-2 times to get rid of the raw smell of soya chunks.
Step 3
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Squeeze out excess water from the soya chunks. Then grind the soya chunks along with green chilies and ginger to a little coarse paste.
Step 4
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Transfer all the coarse paste to a mixing bowl. Add in rice flour, gram flour, corn flour, chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped coriander leaves, garam masala powder, chili powder and salt. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
Step 5
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Shape them like small balls, around 25 no. of balls will be formed.
Step 6
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Next heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Deep fry those balls on low-medium heat until they are evenly cooked and light brown in color. Drain on a paper towel.
Step 7
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Thread a piece of pasta and a veggie meatball on each toothpick.