Name: Crispy Soya Chunks Popcorn | Easy & Crunchy Snack Recipe | Fresh Byte Kitchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 70 g soya chunks; Water, as required; Salt, to taste; 1 boiled potato; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 green chilies, finely chopped; ½ tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped; 3 tbsp corn flour; 3–4 tbsp water, as required; Corn flour, as required; Salt, to taste; Red chili powder, to taste; Water, as required; Breadcrumbs, as required; Oil, for deep frying; Chaat masala, for sprinkling; Toothpicks, for dipping and coating

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Ingredients

For Soya Chunks Popcorn:
70 g soya chunks
Water, as required
Salt, to taste
1 boiled potato
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 green chilies, finely chopped
½ tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
3 tbsp corn flour
3–4 tbsp water, as required
For Corn flour Slurry:
Corn flour, as required
Salt, to taste
Red chili powder, to taste
Water, as required
For Coating and Frying:
Breadcrumbs, as required
Oil, for deep frying
Chaat masala, for sprinkling
Toothpicks, for dipping and coating

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 3

Crispy Soya Chunks Popcorn is a tasty and crunchy vegetarian snack made with soya chunks, boiled potato, onion, green chillies, fresh coriander and aromatic spices. Coated with seasoned cornflour slurry and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve hot with tomato ketchup. Perfect for evening snacks, tea-time treats and family gatherings. Try this easy and delicious recipe at home with Fresh Byte Kitchen! 🍿😋

Cooking Steps

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1. Add water to a pan and bring it to a boil. Add a little salt, then turn off the flame.
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Add 70 g of soya chunks, cover the pan, and let them soak for 10 minutes.
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Drain the soya chunks thoroughly and squeeze out all the excess water.
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Transfer the soya chunks to a blender and blend until they form a smooth paste.
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Transfer the soya paste to a mixing bowl.
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Add one boiled potato and mash it well.
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7. Add one finely chopped small onion, three chopped green chillies, salt to taste, ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and chopped fresh coriander leaves.
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Add 3 tablespoons of cornflour and 3–4 tablespoons of water as required.
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Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
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10. Shape the mixture into small, round popcorn-sized balls and place them on a plate.
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In a separate bowl, add cornflour, salt, red chilli powder, and water. Mix well to prepare a smooth corn flour slurry.
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12. Insert a toothpick into each soya ball to hold it easily.
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Using the toothpick, dip each ball into the corn flour slurry.
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Coat the balls evenly with breadcrumbs.
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15. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Carefully place the coated balls into the hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.
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16. Remove the crispy soya popcorn and place it on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
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Sprinkle chaat masala over the hot soya popcorn.
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Serve immediately with tomato ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.