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Soya Cutlets With Spinach | Soya Tikki Recipe

These soya cutlets made with soya granules and spinach are a delicious, healthy, kid-friendly treat. 
Course Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Soya Cutlets, Soya Tikki
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 7 soya cutlets
Author Freda Dias

Ingredients

Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml

  • Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup soya granules
  • 2 cups spinach, washed, dried, and chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur), or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin jeera powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro dhania leaves
  • 1 bread slice of bread or bread crumbs for binding
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup bread crumbs/semolina,  for coating
  • salt and pepper to season

Instructions

  • Soak soya granules in hot boiling water until they puff up and double in size. Strain it and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • Heat a teaspoon of oil in a thick bottomed skillet, Saute chopped onions until translucent.
  • Add in chopped spinach leaves, Saute until wilted. Set this aside.
  • Transfer the soy granules to a blender, add ginger and blend to a coarse paste without adding any water.
  • Transfer the soy mixture to a mixing bowl, add the sautéed spinach + onion, cumin, amchur, garam masala, turmeric powders, tomato ketchup, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to season the mixture. Mix everything well, add a bread slice (torn roughly) mix again to form a soft dough. Try to form a lime sized round patty, if it's holding its shape do not add more bread.
  • Similarly, make patties from the remaining mixture
  • Roll them in breadcrumbs/semolina to coat them evenly. Refrigerate this for about 15-30 minutes.
  • Heat the paniyaram/ebelskiver pan, add few drops of oil in each cavity, place the prepared croquettes and fry on all sides, flipping in between until golden brown. If you do not have an appe pan, then make flat patties and shallow fry in a skillet over medium heat. 

Notes

  • Instead of bread crumbs, you can use boiled potatoes/poha (flattened rice) or even some leftover rice for binding.
  • If the prepared croquettes are not very moist, the breadcrumbs/semolina won't stick to it, in that case, dip it in cornflour slurry and then coat them with breadcrumbs.
  • You can add other veggies, steam them and mash lightly and add it to the mixture.
  • You can make it more interesting by stuffing these with cheese.
  • You can also use minced rotisserie chicken or any other meat of your choice in lieu of soy for a nonvegetarian version.