Soya chaap is a delectable North Indian dish that combines the goodness of soy protein with a burst of Indian flavors. These chaaps are made from soybean chunks and are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. This recipe will guide you through the process of making spicy soya chaap at home.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of soya chaap ( Buy Soya Chaap )
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for garnish
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon chaat masala
- 1/2 tablespoon black salt
- 1/2 tablespoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Soya Chaap:
- Boil water in a large pot and add the soya chaap pieces.
- Boil for about 10-15 minutes or until they become soft and plump.
- Drain the water and let the chaap cool.
- Prepare the Marinade:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade.
- Whisk until you get a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Marinate the Soya Chaap:
- Cut the boiled and cooled soya chaap into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chaap pieces in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them.
- Toss the chaap pieces gently to coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cooking the Soya Chaap:
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chaap pieces onto skewers or simply place them on the grill pan.
- Brush them with a little vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and cooked through.
- Prepare the Spicy Yogurt Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
- Serve:
- Serve the grilled soya chaap hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and lemon wedges.
- You can also drizzle the spicy yogurt sauce over the chaap for extra flavor.
Enjoy your homemade Soya Chaap!
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