470 calories, 30 g protein: Mumbai fitness coach shares cheesy soya kebabs recipe for a healthy, high-protein snack

Craving cheesy, crispy kebabs in the evening is something many of us can relate to. However, most restaurant or store-bought versions are often deep-fried, packed with refined ingredients, excess sodium and unhealthy fats, making them far from an ideal snack. If you're looking for a protein-rich alternative that is both delicious and wholesome, Mumbai-based fitness coach Vanshika Khurana has the perfect solution. She recently shared an easy homemade cheesy soya kebab recipe on Instagram, which comes packed with 30 g of protein, making it a guilt-free answer to sudden evening hunger pangs.

Cheesy soya kebabs: Ingredients required

For kebabs

40g of soya chunks

1/2 Onion
1/2 cup corn
1.5 tbsp of rice flour
Masalas - Salt, Pepper, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp dhaniya powder, 1/4tsp garam masala, 1/4tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp jeera
1 green chilli
2-3 garlic cloves
1 cube cheese - cut into 4
1tsp ghee

For bread crumbs

Grind 1 slice whole wheat bread

For chutney

Handful dhaniya
1 tbsp of greek yogurt
1-2 walnuts
1/2 green chilli
1 garlic clove
1/2 lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Cheesy soya kebabs: How to make

To prepare the delicious and protein-rich soya kebabs, begin by boiling the soya chunks until soft. Squeeze out all the excess water thoroughly, as this helps achieve the right texture. Meanwhile, heat a little ghee in a pan and sauté the garlic, green chilli and cumin seeds until aromatic. Add the chopped onion and corn, cooking them until they turn lightly golden. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric, then mix everything well.

Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender along with the boiled soya chunks and rice flour. Blend until it forms a coarse, well-combined mixture. Grease your hands lightly with ghee, shape the mixture into small cutlets and place a cube of cheese in the centre of each before sealing them properly.

Next, coat each kebab evenly with breadcrumbs made from ground whole wheat bread. Pan-fry the kebabs over a medium-low flame for around 15 minutes, turning them occasionally until they become golden brown and crispy on all sides.

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To prepare the accompanying chutney, blend fresh coriander leaves, Greek yoghurt, walnuts, green chilli, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Serve the crispy cheesy soya kebabs hot with the fresh chutney for a wholesome, protein-packed snack.