GO CHAATZZ Soya Bainhan keema

GO CHAATZZ presents a highly tasty and healthy food Soya Bainhan keema for this month’s Lunch Food

By Manoj Kumar Head Chef Go Chaatzz

Soya Bainhan Keema

INGREDIENTS:

Soya granules soaked in warm water for 1 hour 1 cup
Brinjal 1 large
Garlic 12-15 cloves
Oil for greasing
Ghee 1 tablespoon
Onion seeds (kalonji) 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Ginger 2 inch piece
Onions,finely chopped 2 medium
Tomatoes,finely chopped 2 medium
Green chillies,finely chopped 2
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Dried mango powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Chaat masala 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon

Method

1. Pierce 8-10 garlic cloves into the brinjal. Apply a little oil on the brinjal and roast directly on flame till the skin becomes charred and starts peeling off. Set aside to cool.
2. Heat ghee in a non stick pan. Add onion seeds and cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant.
3. Finely chop ginger and the remaining garlic cloves, add to the pan and sauté till garlic turns slightly golden.
4. Add onions, tomatoes and green chillies and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Peel and mash the brinjal and keep aside.
6. Add coriander powder, dried mango powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala and salt to the pan and
   sauté for a minute.
7. Add the soya granules and brinjal and mix well. Add lemon juice, coriander leaves and mix well.
8. Transfer into a serving plate and serve hot.

BENEFITS:

What is soy?
Soy is the name for anything made from the soybean, a grain native to Asia, but whose world production is led by the United States. A versatile bean, it can be processed into an impressive assortment of different foodstuffs and oils. Soy is a complete protein, meaning it contains all essential amino acids that the body needs. It offers the same protein content as meat, minus the fat and cholesterol.

Is soy good for you?
Besides having a complete protein profile, soy has no artery-wrecking cholesterol and whatever little fat it has, it's the unsaturated, healthier kind.
But that's not all. Soy has been scientifically proven to have all kinds of health benefits. Here's a breakdown of them:
Soy reduces risk of heart disease,helps maintain colonh,promotes healthy boneealth,prevent prostate cancer