Soy bean is very high in protein, therefore good for children,for seniors and for weightloss diets.It is very good for women's health. Soy bean also helps in reduction of menopause symptoms.
Well, Before I made this, I had no clue, this would be this tasty.Perhaps, like most of you I would have baulked at the idea of soy bean sundal!
Anyhow, it was by sheer accident that I came to discover this! My mother was visiting from India and we had been invited for navaratri haldi kumkum. I soaked what looked like dried peas (vatana) and left. We came back about 4 hours later to find that the soaked peas (!) had turned into elongated beans.We were shocked, I had invited 24 ladies in the evening, planning to make this and what was this! It was then that I checked the package, which clearly said "Soya Beans"! Hmmm, it is to my mother's presence of mind and her ingenuity that I owe this recipe that turned out so good, all my guests took some home!
Another coincidence was that soy bean is very good for women's health and it was so suited to this ladies' get together! Unlike vatana, this was very light on the stomach and best of all no bloating or gas forming which is so common with vatana!
1 cup dried soy beans (soaked overnight or for 4-5 hours)
1tbsp canola oil
3 red chillies
1/2tsp mustard seeds
1tsp urad dal
5-6 tbsp fresh coconut or dessicated coconut
2 or 3 green chillies chopped
curry leaves
salt
juice of 1 small lime
coriander leaves
1.Pressure cook the soy bean, drain and rub the beans so the skin comes off. (do remove the skin ..it is very bitter)
2. Heat oil in a wok or karahi, add mustard seeds and urad dal.
3. Break the 3 red chillies into it.
4. When urad dal is reddish brown, add curry leaves and green chillies
5. Next add the soy beans, salt and coconut and mix well.
6. Add the lime juice and Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm or cold.
Can add more chillies if liked.
This also makes excellent cold snack, picnic food and a healthy lunch addition.
Well, Before I made this, I had no clue, this would be this tasty.Perhaps, like most of you I would have baulked at the idea of soy bean sundal!
Anyhow, it was by sheer accident that I came to discover this! My mother was visiting from India and we had been invited for navaratri haldi kumkum. I soaked what looked like dried peas (vatana) and left. We came back about 4 hours later to find that the soaked peas (!) had turned into elongated beans.We were shocked, I had invited 24 ladies in the evening, planning to make this and what was this! It was then that I checked the package, which clearly said "Soya Beans"! Hmmm, it is to my mother's presence of mind and her ingenuity that I owe this recipe that turned out so good, all my guests took some home!
Another coincidence was that soy bean is very good for women's health and it was so suited to this ladies' get together! Unlike vatana, this was very light on the stomach and best of all no bloating or gas forming which is so common with vatana!
1 cup dried soy beans (soaked overnight or for 4-5 hours)
1tbsp canola oil
3 red chillies
1/2tsp mustard seeds
1tsp urad dal
5-6 tbsp fresh coconut or dessicated coconut
2 or 3 green chillies chopped
curry leaves
salt
juice of 1 small lime
coriander leaves
1.Pressure cook the soy bean, drain and rub the beans so the skin comes off. (do remove the skin ..it is very bitter)
2. Heat oil in a wok or karahi, add mustard seeds and urad dal.
3. Break the 3 red chillies into it.
4. When urad dal is reddish brown, add curry leaves and green chillies
5. Next add the soy beans, salt and coconut and mix well.
6. Add the lime juice and Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm or cold.
Can add more chillies if liked.
This also makes excellent cold snack, picnic food and a healthy lunch addition.
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