a collection of soya bean recipes
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This is a collection of the best recipes from Soya Beans. Soya beans is said to be the best source of protein. These diets are hence rich in protein and are very healthy.
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Soybean – Its history and Importance
Soya bean is considered to be a protein rich food. Since human
body does not retain proteins, it is often found to be deficient in
protein. This is where it becomes all the more important for you to
include protein in your diet. And what better food that Soybean, if
it is protein that you are looking for.
Let’s check out what the Wikipedia has to say about Soybeans –
The soybean (U.S.) or soya bean (UK) (commonly misspelled
"Soyabean") (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East
Asia. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse. It is an
annual plant that has been used in China for 5,000 years to
primarily add nitrogen into the soil as part of crop rotation. The
plant is sometimes referred to as greater bean (China).
The English word "soy" is derived from the Japanese pronunciation
of shōyu, the Japanese word for soya sauce; "soya" comes from the
Dutch adaptation of the same word.
Fat-free (defatted) soybean meal is a primary, relatively low-cost,
source of protein for animal feeds or rations; soy vegetable oil is
another valuable product of processing the soybean crop. Soybean
products such as TVP (textured vegetable protein), for example, are
important ingredients in many meat and dairy analogues; and very
safe in combination with ground beef etc. Soybeans are the only
legume containing all nine essential amino acids (the only proteins
the human body can't manufacture on its own). Soybeans have no
cholesterol and are low in saturated fats and sodium. They are an
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excellent source of dietary fiber. They are high in iron, calcium, B
vitamins, zinc, lecithin, phosphorous and magnesium. (However, it
is important to note that a lot of this goodness in lost or diminished
by processing soybeans. Tofu, for example, contains 28 percent less
iron, only 10 percent of the fiber and B vitamins and none of the
vitamins A and C found in cooked whole soybeans.)
Soybeans contain over 35 percent protein by weight—which is
more than any other unprocessed plant or animal food. An acre of
soybeans produces between ten and twenty times more useable
proteins than an equivalent acre used to graze beef cattle. Despite
the exaggeration of protein needs in North America, high-protein
crops are more necessary as it becomes increasingly expensive and
dangerous to eat at the top of the food chain. Even commercial
soybeans are relatively free of chemical toxins. Meat, fish and
poultry have about twenty times and dairy foods about four and
one half times more pesticide residues than soybeans. Similarly,
soybeans contain fewer radioactive residues and no synthetic
hormone additives.
The drought tolerance of soybeans is a
special asset as it is very evident that
water will become a most precious
resource in the coming decades. Nor are
soybeans heavy feeders; they require
minimal fertilizer and are nitrogen-fixing
plants that enrich the soil. Also, the fact
that soybeans can be simply cooked and
eaten keeps energy output minimal.
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Freezing and canning are unnecessary, as are fancy plastic
packages.
Benefits of Soybean –
Some benefits of Soybean are as follows:
1. Lowers Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Men – Research
shows that daily intake of at least 20 grams of soy protein
including 80 mg of isoflavones for a minimum of 5 weeks can
be effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in
high-risk, middle-aged men. Some studies have even shown
that soy protein may be able to raise good (HDL) cholesterol
levels. In addition, soybeans also contain a lot of fiber. When
eaten, the fiber in soybeans binds to the fats and the
cholesterol in the food, thus ensuring that only very less of it
is absorbed.
2. Beneficial Effects on
Platelets – This is another
way in which soy provides
cardiovascular protection.
It promotes the
production of
prostacyclin, a potent
natural inhibitor of
platelet aggregation and a
powerful blood vessel
wall dilator.
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3. Special Benefits for Women Bones – Consumption of soy
foods regularly for just 6 months can prove beneficial on bone
in menopausal women. Almost all the traditional soy foods
(tofu, soy milk, tempeh and miso) provide 30 to 40 mg
isoflavones per serving. Roasted soybeans are an especially
good source; just one-half cup contains 167 mg of isoflavones.
4. Stabilize Blood Sugar – Soybeans can be very beneficial in
diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes. Soy protein is excellent
for diabetic patients, who have problems with animal sources
of protein. The protein and fiber in soybeans also prevent
high blood sugar levels and help in keeping blood sugar levels
under control.
5. Promote Gastrointestinal Health - The cancer-protective
substance called soy glucosylceramide may reduce colon
cancer risk. While other plants also contain sphingolipids, soy
contains relatively high amounts of glucosylceramide.
6. Rich source of fiber – Soybean is rich in fiber and this provides
preventative therapy for several other conditions. Fiber has
the ability to bind cancer-causing toxins and remove them
from the body, thus preventing damage to colon cells. High-
fiber soybeans may be able to help reduce the risk of colon
cancer. Parts of the world where soybean is a primary food,
has shown very less cases of cancers particularly colon cancer
and breast cancer.
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Yummy Soya Bean
Ingredients:-
Onion-1 cup finely chopped
Oil- 3-4 tablespoons
Celery- 1 cup celery finely chopped
Mushroom-1 cup mushroom finely sliced
Cooked soybean-1 cup (soak them over night, and cook them
boiling water for 10 min)
Green Onion-1 cup
Soy Sauce-1/2 cup
Vegetable broth or, Chicken broth- 1 1/2 cups (Broth is a liquid in
which bones, meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been
simmered)
Brown sugar-2 tablespoons
Black pepper
White pepper
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Method:-
1. Heat the pan, add oil.
2. Sauté onion until it is translucent.
3. Add the celery and mushroom.
4. Sauté all for about 2 more min.
5. Add the soybeans and green onion.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, broth, brown sugar and
pepper.
7. Pour the yummy sauce over the frying pan.
8. Cook until the veggies are tender.
9. Serve over rice.
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Soya chunks Manchurian
Ingredients:-
Soya Chunks-100 grams
Ginger and garlic -1 tsp. finely chopped
Capsicum -1/4 cup finely chopped
Oil -2 tbsp.
Onion -1/4 finely chopped
Soy sauce- 2 tsp.
Hot sauce -1 tsp. ( chili sauce )
Tomato ketchup- 2 tbsp.
Tomato-1 tbsp. finely chopped
Salt as per taste
Method:-
1. In a pan pour 4 cups of water and when it starts boiling, stop the
stove and put the soya chunks in it. Leave it for 3 minutes. Drain the
water cool it a little and squeeze all the water from the soya. Then
chop each one into 2 pieces.
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2. Now in a pan pour 2 tbsp. of oil and put finely chopped ginger and
garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
3. Add the chopped onion and fry for 2 minutes, then add chopped
capsicum and fry till they are half cooked.
4. Add the soya chunks and chopped tomato along with capsicum and
fry for a minute.
5. Pour soy sauce, hot sauce, tomato ketchup and fry for 5 minutes in
medium flame till cooked.
6. Soya chunks Manchurian can be served as a side dish.
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Soya chunks with Methi Masala
Ingredients:-
Soya chunks- 2 cups
Onion- 1 big
Tomatoes- 2
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tea spoon
Butter- 1 tea spoon
Kasoori methi- 1 table spoon
Turmeric- a pinch
Red chili powder- 1/2 tea spoon
Garam masala- 1/2 tea spoon
Whipped cream- 2 tea spoon
Salt to taste
Method:-
1. In a pressure cooker cook the soya chunks (with water) for one
whistle with little salt.
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2. Take out the soya chunks, leave it under cold water, wash again and
squeeze the water out of them.
3. Heat 1 cup of water and add onion and cook for 5mins. Discard the
water and make a paste of onion.
4. Similarly, heat water and cook tomatoes. Discard water, peel the
tomatoes and make a paste.
5. Now heat butter in a pan and fry onion paste till golden brown for
about 10 min.
6. Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for 2-3 min.
7. Add tomato paste, mix well and fry for 5 min. Now add the masalas
and fry till the oil leaves the sides.
8. Add the soya to the gravy and add enough water to get a thick
consistency. Add the Kasoori methi and bring it to a boil.
9. Remove from heat and add the cream (I added 1/2 cup of milk
instead of cream and boil it till the gravy became thick).
10. You can serve this dish with hot phulkas and Naans.
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Macaroni with soya nuggets
Ingredients:-
Wheat based macaroni – 250 grams
Soy nuggets(soaked in water and drained) – ¼ cup
Tomatoes-2(big) chopped
Onions- 1 (big) finely sliced
Tomato ketchup – 4 tbsp.
Garlic pods, peeled and chopped – 3-4
Olives – 2 tsp. sliced
Italian seasoning such as Basil, Oregano and mixed seasoning
Red chili powder – ½ tsp.
Refined oil – 1 tsp.
Butter – 2 tsp.
Coriander leaves, chopped – for garnishing
Salt to taste
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Method:-
1. For every cup of macaroni, add 1 and 1/2 cups of water and boil it
with salt and refined oil. Drain the water and keep aside.
2. Heat the butter in a pan and sauté the onions, garlic and tomatoes
till they turn glossy.
3. Add chili powder and salt to the above mixture and stir well.
4. Add pasta, soy nuggets and olives and cook for few minutes with
the lid covered.
5. Sprinkle some seasoning and cook for a minute.
6. Pour in the tomato ketchup and cook for a minute.
7. Remove from heat garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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Baked Soybeans
Ingredients:-
Dry soybeans, soaked-1 cup
Butter-2 tbsp.
Onion- 1 chopped
Tomato-1 medium, chopped, or 1/4 cup tomato paste or ketchup
Molasses- 1/4 cup (Sugar beet)
Soy sauce- 1 tbsp.
Dry mustard -1 tsp.
Sea salt -1/2 tsp.
Black pepper -1/4 tsp.
Method:-
1. Cook the soybeans and drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
3. Take a casserole dish and combine the beans, liquid and the
remaining ingredients.
4. Cover the casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
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5. Remove the casserole dish, uncover it and bake for 45 minutes.
6. Couple of finely chopped garlic cloves and/or a chopped green or
red pepper are also good additions to the above casserole.
7. The addition of 1/2 cup of corn kernels is again another variation.
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Soy and mushroom salad
Ingredients:-
Soaked soybeans -1 1/2 cups
Oil -1 Tbsp.
Lemon juice -1 Tbsp.
Garlic crushed- 1 clove
Salt and pepper to taste
Celery chopped- 3 stalks
Mushrooms sliced- 3/4 cup
Scallions finely chopped – 4(Scallions are most commonly referred
to as green onions)
Method:-
1. Cook the beans and drain well.
2. Take a bowl and mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Toss the beans and vegetables (celery, mushrooms, and scallions)
in the dressing.
4. Serve chilled.
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Marinated Soybeans
Ingredients:-
3 cups hot cooked soybeans
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallions or chives
1/2 cup chopped green or red pepper
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
Method:-
1. Place hot beans in a bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and
garlic, and then pour over hot beans.
2. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator several hours.
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3. Stir in scallions, pepper, celery, parsley and dill. Chill again.
4. Now the marinated soybean is ready to eat.
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Veg Keema (Soya bean)
Ingredients:-
Onions -2 finely chopped
Tomatoes -4
Soya bean granules- 1 cup
Soya bean chunks- 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic and green chili paste- 1 tbsp.
Garam masala- 1 tbsp.
Red chili powder -1 tsp.
Coriander powder -1 tsp.
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp.
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Oil-1 tbsp.
Method:-
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1. Boil the soya bean granules and chunks in water till a layer of white
foam type is formed over it.
2. Drain the hot water in sieve and wash soya bean granules and
chunks in cold water.
3. Grind tomatoes into fine puree
4. Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
5. Add onions and fry till it becomes golden brown. Add salt, turmeric,
red chili powder, coriander powder to it.
6. Now add Soya bean granules and chunks to it.
7. Fry till soya bean start sticking to the base of cooker and then add
1/2 cup of water
8. Now pressure cook for 2-3 whistles
9. When the cooker opens first add ginger garlic chili paste then
tomato paste and Garam masala powder.
10. Now cook till all water is dried.
11. Add 1 glass of water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
12. Open the cooker and your veg Keema is ready.
13. While serving garnish with coriander leaves.
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Soya bean Bhurji
Ingredients:-
Soya beans seeds -1 cup
Tomato -1
Onions – 2 medium size
Green chilies - 3-4
Coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Oil- 2-3 tea spoon
Pepper powder
Method:-
1. Soak Soya beans in water for 3-4 hrs. Grind the soaked Soya beans
in mixer grinder to a thin paste adding little water.
2. Chop onions, tomatoes, green chilies and coriander leaves into
small pieces.
3. Add chopped onions, tomatoes, chilies, coriander leaves and salt to
taste and Mix well.
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4. Take 2-3 tea spoon oil in a frying pan. When the pan heats up, put
the above mixture and stir till the paste thickens. Keep stirring until
the mixture solidifies and turns light brown.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves and pepper powder.
6. Now the soya bean bhurji is ready to serve.
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Soya cutlets in curds
Ingredients:-
Soya beans- 1/2 Cup
Curd- 1 1/2 Cup
Potato- 1 (Boiled)
Salt- 1 tsp.
Breadcrumbs- 1/2 Cup
Red Chilly Powder- 1/2 tsp.
Oil to fry
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp.(roasted)
Coriander Leaves 1 tbsp.
Green Peppers 2
Method: -
1. Soak Soya beans overnight.
2. Wash thoroughly and remove the skins.
3. Now grind soya bean into a smooth paste.
4. Mix mashed potato and breadcrumbs and add to the Soya paste and
mix dry leaves.
5. Make the cutlets either oval or in round shape with your hand and
Deep fry till golden and crisp.
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6. Arrange cutlets in a plate or tray and add curd and sprinkle salt, red
chilli powder and roasted cumin seeds.
7. Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve hot.
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Soya bean Rawa Dosa
Ingredients: -
Soya bean Flour- 1 Cup
Semolina- 1 Cup
Curd- 1 Cup
Salt- 1 tsp.
Oil- 1/4 Cup
For Filling: -
Onions- 2
Tomatoes- 2
Green Chillies- 4
Coriander Leaves
Method: -
Take a bowl mix soya bean flour, Semolina curd and salt. Beat well
and keep aside for 1/2 an hour and beat again.
Chop onions, tomatoes, green chillies and coriander leaves very
fine. Add to the soya mixture.
Heat a nonstick tawa.
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Pour 3 tbsp. mixture on it. Spread as thin as possible. Pour some oil
around the edges and turn and cook for 2 minutes.
Serve hot with tomato sauce.
An alternative is to make thin dosas, fill with the filling, fold
and serve.
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Baked Soybean Koftas
Ingredients:
For the Koftas
Soy beans -1 cup
Potato-1 - large
Onion-1 small(Preferably red onions)
Green Chillies-1-2 finely sliced
Few cilantro sprigs for garnish
Juice and zest of one lemon
Salt to taste
Soya chunks -1/2-1 cup
For Simple Gravy
Onion -1 finely chopped
Ginger garlic past-e 1 tbsp.
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.
Tomato paste -1 tbsp. (Optional)
Tomato puree -1/4-1/2 cup
Turmeric -1/4 tsp.
Garam masala - 1 tsp.
Bay leaf -2
Salt to taste
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Method:-
1. Soak the soy beans overnight.
2. Cook them in a pressure cooker. No problems if it gets mushy.
3. Steam the potato in the steamer (with the skin)
4. Mix all the ingredients for the koftas together except the soya
chunks/TVP.
5. Mash them with your hands or pulse it up in your food processor.
6. If you are not able to make it into a ball and the dough seems moist,
add some soy flour to thicken it up.
7. Spread the soy chunks on a plate and coat the balls with them.
8. Repeat with all the balls and place them in a lightly greased baking
sheet.
9. Bake for about 10-15 minutes in a 400F oven.
10. Meanwhile in a skillet, in a 1/4 tsp. oil (or skip the oil.
11. Just place the onions and cumin on the hot skillet with some
salt.
12. The salt will bring out the moisture and help the onions cook
easily.
13. That way you cut the oil and make this dish oil free).
14. Sauté the cumin seeds along with onions, ginger garlic paste
and the spices together for a minute until soft.
15. Add the tomato paste (if using) and the puree.
16. Add enough water to make sufficient gravy and once it comes
to a boil.
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17. Thicken it up with little soy flour/cornstarch and bring it to a
simmer.
18. Remove the koftas from the Oven and pour half the sauce
over each of the koftas until they are soaked in the gravy.
19. Bake them for another 10 minutes and before serving pour
out the remaining gravy.
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