In this recipe post I'll show 3 recipes with meal maker. First lets us checkout meal maker biryani.
Meal Maker Biryani
Soya Chunks Biryani | Meal Maker Biryani Recipe – Recipe for simple soya chunks biryani made in the pressure cooker.
It is simple, healthy and protein packed biryani recipe, which is mainly prepared with soya chunks layering curry with long grain basmati rice. Checkout more Soya Recipes
Now lets get into the recipe. I am sharing my Youtube video here so it would be easy for you to follow.
Ingredients Required
- Meal Maker – 1cup
- Basmathi rice – 1cup
- Tomatoes – 2
- Onion -2
- Oil – 3tbsp
- Salt – 2tsp
- Red chilli powder- 2tsp
- Turmeric – 1/2tsp
- Ginger garlic paste – 1tsp
- Coriander powder – 1tsp
- Jeera powder – 1/2tsp
- Garam masala – 1tsp
- Curd- 2tbsp
- Ghee- 1tbsp
- Masala spices – you can use which are available at home
- Coriander leaves
Preparation
- Add meal maker into a bowl and add hot water and let rest for 15mins
- Add 1cup basmathi rice, clean once, add water and let soak for 20mins
- Add tomatoes chopped into a mixi jar and grind to paste, keep it aside
- For preparing brown onions add oil to heated pan and add sliced onions and fry till colour changes
- 15mins later squeeze meal maker to remove absorbed water and transfer into a bowl
- To meal maker add salt, red chilli powder,turmeric, 1/2tspginger garlic paste, coriander powder, jeera powder, garam masala, 1/4th quantity of fried onions, curd , mix all together and rest for 15mins
- 15mins later add 1tbsp oil, 1tbsp ghee into a cooker
- Add masala spices available, let fry
- Add onion and mirchi and fry , add chopped carrot, grounded tomato paste and fry them
- Add 1/2spoon ginger garlic paste, salt, red chilli powder and fry for 2mins
- Now add marinated meal maker and mix all together
- Add fried onions, coriander leaves and mix
- Add soaked basmathi rice and mix
- For 1 cup rice add 1 and 1/2cup water and mix
- Cook for 3 whistles
- 3 whistles later can be served with raitha
Meal Maker Curry
It is a popular meat curry alternative prepared very similar to the meat curries with soya chunks or meal maker. It can be ideal gravy curry for most of indian bread recipes like roti and chapati but not limited to it. It can also be served as a side to many indian rice recipes.
curry or Gravy Recipes has always been an integral part of indian cuisine and a must for most of us. It is predominantly used for lunch and dinner as a compliment to the flatbreads like roti, paratha and chapati. Checkout more Soya Recipes
Now lets get into the recipe. I am sharing my Youtube video here so it would be easy for you to follow.
Ingredients Required
- Meal maker – 1 cup
- Cinnamon – 2
- Cloves – 2
- Elachi – 2
- Ginger – small piece
- Garlic – 6 to 7 peeled
- Peanuts -1tbsp
- Dry Coconut Powder – 1tbsp
- Oil -2 tbsp
- Onion – 1
- Green chillies – 2
- Tomatoes – 3 (puree)
- Kasuri Methi (optional) – 1tsp
- Salt – 1tsp
- Red chilli powder – 2tsp
- Turmeric – 1/2tsp
- Coriander Powder – 1tsp
- Jeera Powder – 1/2tsp
- Garam masala – 1tsp
- Coriander leaves
Preparation
- Add 1 cup meal maker in to bowl
- Add hot water and let rest for 10mins
- 10mins later add them to a strainer and remove hot water
- Now squeeze them to release water absorbed and keep them aside
- Now add cinnamon, cloves, elachi,ginger, garlic, peanuts and dry coconut powder and grind to fine paste
- Make 3 tomatoes puree and keep aside
- Add 2tbsp oil to heated pan
- Add meal makers squeezed into oil and fry for 4 to 5mins in medium heat
- Add oil for curry
- Add 2cloves, 2 cinnamon and let fry
- Add chopped onion and mirchi, curry leaves
- Add tomato puree and cook till tomatoes is cooked perfectly fro 4mins by closing lid
- Add grounded masala paste and fry for 2mins
- Now add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, jeera powder and fry for 2mins
- Add water required for gravy and boil for 2 to 3mins
- Add fried meal makers, close lid and cook for 3 to 4mins
- Add kasuri methi(optional)
- Finally garnish with coriander leaves
Meal Maker Pakoda
Soya chunks are made from defatted soy flour, a by-product of extracting soybean oil. It has a protein content which is equal to that of meat. You can prepare many dishes using soya chunks such as soya chunks curry, kurma and even add them to your pulaos, soups, stir fries, etc
Health Benefits Of Meal Maker
- Meal Maker is known to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women and also ease other symptoms as it's a good source of isoflavones.
- Since it's a good source of omega- 3 fatty acids and fiber, it can benefit in lowering down cholesterol levels in a body.
- It enhances bone health and digestibility.
- The isoflavones present in soy make it anti-diabetic and also increases your bodies' energy levels which in turn enhances a good mood which makes soy an appropriate food choice for diabetic patients
Soybeans are high in protein and a decent source of both carbs and fat. They are a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds, such as isoflavones. For this reason, regular soybean intake may alleviate the symptoms of menopause and reduce your risk of prostate and breast cancer.
Now lets start the process of making meal maker pakoda. I am sharing my Youtube video here so it would be easy for you to follow
Ingredients Required:
- Meal maker – 1 cup
- Onion – 1
- Salt – 1tsp
- Red chilli powder – 1tsp
- Garam masala – 1/2tsp
- Ginger garlic paste – 1/2tsp
- Besan – 1/2cup
- Rice flour – 1/4cup
Preparation:
- Chop onion into cubes and grind to fine paste and keep aside
- Add 1cup meal maker into a bowl, add hot water and let rest for 10mins
- 10mins later add them to strainer and pour normal water on them and squeeze extra water and transfer them into a bowl
- Add salt, red chilli powder, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, onion paste, besan, rice flour.
- Mix all together
- No need to add water , if required add 2 or 3 spoons water and mix
- Rest for 10mins
- 10mins later add into hot oil for deep fry
- Fry till colour changes
- Meal maker pakoda is ready to serve