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Soya Aur Gobhi ki Bhaji   Microwave Recipe Try this tasty bhaji, which is made with healthy soya granules and grated cauliflower, cooked in the microwave. It tastes best when eaten steaming hot. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  5 mins Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 tbsp   soya granules 1/2 cup   grated cauliflower 2 tbsp   onion paste 1/2 tsp   ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1/2 tsp   coriander (dhania) powder 1/4 tsp   chilli powder 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tbsp  ready-made  tomato puree 2 tbsp   milk 1 tbsp   oil salt  to taste For The Garnish 2 tsp   chopped coriander (dhania) Method Combine the soya granules with ¼ cup warm water in a bowl and soak for 15 to 20 minutes till soft. Drain and keep aside. Combine the oil, onion paste and ginger-garlic paste in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. ...

Baby Corn and Soya Stir-fry When it comes to health food, stir-fries are always on top of my list, as it is quite easy to monitor the amount of fat used. I have chosen soya nuggets because of their low 'bad' cholesterol, and baby corn adds the much-needed crunch without adding to the fat as well. Preparation Time:  15 minutes Cooking Time:  10 minutes Serves 4.  Ingredients 1 cup   parboiled baby corn   , cut into 25 mm (1") pieces 1/2 cup   soya chunks (nuggets) 2 tsp   chopped garlic (lehsun) 1/4 dozen   chopped spring onions whites 1/2 cup   capsicum cubes 3/4 cup   sliced mushrooms (khumbh) 3 tsp   soy sauce 2 tbsp   tomato chilli sauce 1/2 cup   chopped spring onion greens 1 tbsp   oil a pinch of  sugar salt  to taste Method Soak the soya nuggets in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze out a...

No, its not Chinese but close :) Its Indo-Chinese and every Indian out there is utterly, shamelessly biased about this. Trust me :). We will argue to the point of going red in the face that this is what Chinese food is all about - err, well at least I did something similar in the beginning of my culinary journey beyond Indian boundaries. And this rice is where it all begins. The protein additions, that I specify in the recipe below, are practically unknown back in India (except the meal maker and that's not added in this rice). But given that I do, to add some nutrition to this rice, I thought I will mention it for the health loving foodies who also enjoy eating all kinds of food. They are optional of course.  Typically, this recipe does not really deserve such a long post, but its the simplest things that at times take so much more detail :) Having leftover rice is essential for this (Indians always have it - we love our rice) and the texture is impor...

A unique combination of fresh green gram and soya bean chunks with aromatic Basmati cooked on dum in sealed pots. Ingredients • 250 g Basmati Rice                                                               • 100g Cholia • 20 nos Soya Bean Chunks                                                  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil • 1 no Onion Large                                                                    • 2 nos Green Chilli Small • 1 no Bayleaf                         ...