HIGH PROTEIN VEG DELIGHTS

Dr. Kaviraj Khialani

3 years ago

Soya wadi, or soya chunks as they are known, are made using soy flour that has been ‘defatted’ or the oil is removed. They are the by-products left after extracting soybean oil and have a rough texture when left dry. The texture quickly changes to soft and spongy as soon as submerged in warm water or added to the gravy. They are known as ‘vegetarian’s meat’ as their nutritional profile is comparable to several non-vegetarian foods. Soya chunks are also very versatile and can also be cooked to have a similar flavour as non-veg curries. Known for being high in vegetarian protein options it comes with a number of ‘goodness and values’. It is said to be the high protein vegetarian delights.

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Soya chunks pack numerous benefits and enable faster muscle building and metabolism. They are great for the health of bone, hair, and skin health. According to a few surveys conducted a while back, it was found that soy chunks can efficiently lower the levels of bad cholesterol in the body and protect the heart from ailments. The study also discovered that soya chunks stop excess fat from accumulating around the organs, thus promoting weight loss. The chunks are loaded with fibre, thus allowing the food to pass slowly from the system and keep you full for longer.

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“Soya chunks or wadis are amazing to experiment with, I have tried working with them in Indo- fusion recipes as well including with a spicy peanut butter chutney Indonesian style, the soya garlic-based sauce in the Filipino style and even a Mexican soya salsa tortilla wrap! It is just too good”- Chef Kaviraj Khialani.

Here are a few of my recipes using the high protein veg delight!

Recipe-1] ALOO SOYA CHUNKS KI SUBZI