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If you're looking for a vegetarian alternative to meat that's both hearty and flavorful, Soy Chaap is the perfect choice. This North Indian delicacy, made from soy protein, resembles meat in texture and soaks up spices beautifully. Whether grilled, pan-fried, or simmered in gravy, soy chaap is a must-try dish for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
What is Soy Chaap?
Soy chaap is made by binding soy flour and soya chunks into dough and wrapping it around sticks. It's high in protein, rich in texture, and can be marinated just like meat. Found commonly in Delhi-style street food, it's ideal for tandoori dishes, curries, and dry masala versions.
Tandoori Soy Chaap Recipe (Dry Version)
Ingredients:
6 soy chaap sticks (available frozen or canned)
1/2 cup thick curd (hung curd preferred)
2 tbsp gram flour (besan), roasted
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tbsp mustard oil
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Onion rings and lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
Prep the Chaap:
If using frozen chaap, thaw and boil for 5 minutes. Gently remove from sticks and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Marinade:
In a mixing bowl, combine curd, roasted gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, all spices, mustard oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Marinate:
Add the chaap pieces and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
Cook the Chaap:
Grill/Pan-Fry: Heat some oil in a grill pan or tawa. Cook the chaap pieces until golden brown and slightly charred on all sides.
Oven: Preheat oven to 200°C. Line chaap on a baking tray and grill for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Serve:
Sprinkle some chaat masala, garnish with coriander, and serve hot with mint chutney, onion rings, and lemon wedges.
Pro Tips:
For extra smoky flavor, place a piece of hot coal in a bowl inside the marinade, add a drop of ghee, and cover for a minute.
Use vegan curd for a dairy-free version.
You can also make Soy Chaap Curry by adding cooked chaap to an onion-tomato based gravy.
Health Benefits:
High in plant-based protein
Rich in dietary fiber
Low in saturated fat (when grilled)
Source : Oh Women
