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    Home » Indian recipes » Appetizers/Starters

    Soya chunks manchurian | Air fryer soya manchurian

    18th August 2023 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Soya nuggets or soy chunks is a great source of protein. It can help you make heaps of vegan food. There are many soya recipes you can relish. whether it's a soya nuggets curry or pulao, soy curl taco or soya chili. Most Indian households know it as nutrela soya chunks. It has been used to make a delicious and easy soya chunks curry and nutrela pulao. While the meal maker curry is a nutri nuggets recipe with a slightly runny gravy, soya chunks pulao is a rice dish made with basmati rice. It was customized according to the mixed vegetables leftover in the fridge. You would always find this recipe in the recipe booklet which would come with stovetop pressure cooker like Hawkins and Prestige and now also the instant pot recipes. 

    Air fryer soya manchurian is a perfect match to your vegetable fried rice or hakka noodles if you do not have time to make veg manchurian balls. Indo Chinese food and Asian food has captured the taste buds of entire world population.The easy and delicious recipe preparation is very similar to air fried tofu ,tofu manchurian.

    soya manchurian

    Crispy soya chunks can be air fried or deep fried as per taste. Add them to manchurian sauce to get a spicy side dish soya chili.Manchurian tastes great whether you serve it in a gravy or as a dry starter. Hence, most people love it.

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    • What are soya chunks ?
    • Air fried soy manchurian ingredients
    • soya manchurian stir fry ingredients
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    • How to make air fried soy manchurian?
    • Instructions for Soy chunks manchurian
    • easy air fryer soy chunks recipe | air fryer soya manchurian recipe

    What are soya chunks ?

    Soya chunks or soya nuggets meal maker are made from defatted soy flour. It is a by-product of extracting soybean oil and have a lot of health benefits.

    soya chunks

    Benefits of Soy chunks

    Speaking of nutrients, are soy chunks healthy?

    Absolutely! Soy chunks are packed with plant-based protein. They are full of fiber and important minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc. A healthy choice, they're low in fat and calories. They are high protein. 100gm of uncooked soya chunks have around 52 gm protein.

    Equipment

    • large bowl
    • whisk
    • air fryer
    • wok / large skillet

    Air fried soy manchurian ingredients

    • dried soy chunks - I have used vegan soy chunks
    • Corn flour
    • Pinch of salt
    • Marinade (we will use half of the marinade for air frying and rest for stir fry
      • soy sauce (dark and light)
      • vinegar
      • chilli paste or any asian cooking paste like red curry paste
      • oil

    soya manchurian stir fry ingredients

    • Oil
    • Finely chopped garlic, broccoli, onions, bell pepper, green onion etc
    • Leftover marinade or any stir fry sauce.

    refer to recipe card for details.

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    How to make air fried soy manchurian?

    • Heat water in a pot. Soak soya chunks in boiling hot water (turn off the heat) for 10-15 minutes or as per packet instructions.
    soya manchurian step 1
    • Drain the extra water and squeeze the chunks.
    soya manchurian step 2
    • Mix the sauces for marination in a bowl
    soya manchurian step 3
    • Mix soy sauce ,oil and toss soy chunks .Keep it aside for 10 mins.
    • Add cornflour on the marinated soya chunks
    soya manchurian step 4
    • Preheat your air fryer for 5 mins at 180 deg C. | 355 F. Layer the pieces on a parchment paper on the air fryer basket without overlapping each other.
    • Important tip: It is important to treat your air fryer like an oven. Always preheat it for best results.
    soya manchurian step 5
    • Air fry the soy chunks for 12-13 mins at 180 C| 355 deg F.
    • Once cooked, keep them aside.
    soya manchurian step 6
    • You can enjoy these as is or make a stir fry below.

    Instructions for Soy chunks manchurian

    • In a wok, heat oil and fry chopped garlic and add onions & salt. Cook on medium/high heat for few minutes until they are translucent and add peppers to it.
    soya manchurian step 7
    • Add the cooked soy chunks.
    • Add the marinade mix,allow to cook for few minutes, turn off the heat.
    soya manchurian step 8
    • Enjoy this as a stir fry or with your tacos.
    soya manchurian
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    easy air fryer soy chunks recipe | air fryer soya manchurian recipe

    Soy chunks have a really meaty texture ,they are perfect for putting in stir-fries, salads, tacos, sandwiches and whatever else. Learn to make an easy soya chilli recipe here.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: air fryer soya manchurian, soya chunks manchurian, soya nuggets manchurian
    Servings: 1
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Mixing bowl
    • wok
    • spatula

    Ingredients

    For air fry soy chunks

    • 100 gms soy chunks
    • 2 tablespoon cornflour

    Marinade (use half of below sauce mix for air fried soy chunks , rest for stir fry)

    • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
    • 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp. dark soy sauce can be replaced with light soya sauce,dark soy sauce helps with color and flavor
    • 2 tbsp. chilli paste or any asian spicy paste, like red thai curry paste
    • 2 tbsp. rice vinegar

    For soy chunks stir fry

    • 2 tbsp. oil
    • 2 tbsp. ginger-garlic chopped
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • ½ red pepper diced
    • ½ green pepper diced
    • 2-3 stalks green onions chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Salt as per taste adjust as per the salt in the soy sauce.

    Instructions

    For Air fried soya manchurian

    • Heat water in a pot, soak the soy chunks in boiling hot water (turn off the heat) for 10-15 minutes or as per packet instructions.
    • Drain the excess water and squeeze the chunks.Mix the sauces & oil for marination in a bowl
    • Mix soy chunks in the sauce mix .Keep it aside for 10 mins. Add cornflour on the marinated soy chunks
    • Preheat your air fryer for 5 mins at 180 deg C. | 355 F. Layer the pieces on a parchment paper on the air fryer basket without overlapping each other. Air fry the soy chunks for 12-13 mins at 180 C| 355 deg F.
    • Once cooked, keep them aside. You can enjoy these as is or make a stir fry below.

    For vegan soya manchurian stir fry

    • In a wok, heat oil and fry chopped garlic,add onions ,Cook on medium/high heat for few minutes,add peppers
    • Add the cooked soy chunks. Add the marinade mix,allow to cook for few minutes, turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped spring onion optionally.
    • Serve as a stir fry or with tortilla/taco

    Notes

    The combination of four sauces Soy,Vinegar, chilli can be customized to suit as per individual's tastebuds. You can add extra hot chilli sauce to make it more spicy.
    Do not overcook the soy chunks .Make sure to squeeze the water once they are cooked. If they are overcooked in water then they will turn out chewy.

    Substitution & variation

    You can use any marinade of your choice and any sauce as a stir fry sauce.You can choose to use a homemade barbecue sauce or bbq soy based sauce. Shallow fry them instead of air frying to get the crispy texture if you do not own an air fryer yet.

    Add a spoonful of green chilli sauce and red chilli sauce to make it spicier. You can also add some green chillies to the stir fry too.

    Tips for Soy chunk manchurian

    1. Don't Overcook the Soy chunks: Soy chunks cook fast, so watch out. Overcooking can make them tough and chewy.
    2. Mix it up with sides: Soy chunks are so adaptable, you can make all kinds of sides to go with them. Have them with rice, quinoa, roasted veg, or a salad is a good idea.

    Conclusion: Air fryer soya manchurian make everyday cooking fun when paired with fried rice, ghee rice or simple jeera rice. You can also serve this soya chunks recipe with a plate of saucy noodles.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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