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    Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 8, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe with step by step pictures. Meal Maker Cutlet Recipe made with soya chunks, potatoes, spices, shaped into a patties, coated in bread crumbs and pan fried till crispy.

    Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe (Meal Maker Cutlet Recipe)

    Soya Chunks which is also called as Meal Maker here is my favorite stuff. I can eat it all day, I don’t know why. But I totally like it. The one thing which put me back is the smell of that, so I use a special way to treat it which I have shown in the pictures. Addition of milk to the cooking water remove the funky smell from it. So if you are fine with that smell skip this step, but if you are like me, please follow this.

    Table of Contents

    • About Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe (Meal Maker Cutlet)
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe (Meal Maker Cutlet Recipe)
    • Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe Step by Step Pictures
    • Frequently asked questions

    About Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe (Meal Maker Cutlet)

    I use soya chunks more than anything in my cooking. I make korma, manchurian’s, 65’s and many many stuffs out of it. And among that this one is my favorite. These cutlets are so healthy since they are pan fried, but if you are in a mood of deep frying, please do it.

    These are great recipe to freeze. Make a big batch of this and after completing till the step of coating them in breadcrumbs, put them between parchment paper or wrap them individually in cling warp and freeze them. So that you can use it when ever you want.

    Soya chunk cutlets are a very common protein source and make an easy snack.
    Using onion, ginger, and other traditional Indian spices, soya chunks cutlets are a flavorful, nutritious snack.

    What is Cutlet

    A cutlet is a thin slice of meat from the leg or ribs of mutton, veal, pork, or chicken. A cutlet-shaped croquette or ground meat patty is a dish made from such a slice and is frequently breaded.

    In French cuisine, cutlets, a variation of croquettes with a shape resembling a small rib, were a common starter. A piece of pasta or fried bread was used to represent the bone. The recipe gained popularity throughout all of Europe as a result of French cuisine influence.

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    Ingredients for Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe 

    Soya Chunks:

    By themselves, they have no flavour or smell, providing every cookwith a clean slate. The boiled nuggets are a delight to cook with because of their spongy texture, which is ready to absorb any flavours you dunk them in.

    Breadcrumbs :

    Dry breadcrumbs are commonly used as a topping for gratins, casseroles, and other similar dishes to add a crunchy textural dimension. Fresh breadcrumbs are an excellent binding agent, which is why they are frequently used in meatloaf and stuffing recipes.

    Corn Starch :

    It functions as a thickening agent. Corn starch is also combined with flour in baking formulas to increase crumb strength while also increasing grain tenderness.

    How to Make Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe (Meal Maker Cutlet Recipe)

    Cooking Soya chunks (meal maker)

    Take lots of water and milk in a sauce pan and bring it to a boil..Once it comes to a good boil, add soya chunks/meal maker and switch off the flame..Cover with a lid and let it rest for 15 mins by which time the soya must have doubled in size. Now pour this over a colander and rinse with lots of cold water. Squeeze the excess water with your hands and set it aside.

    Preparation for Cutlet

    Now take this meal maker in a mixer and pulse it till it reaches coarse crumbs. Cook the potatoes and mash them as well. Put this both in a mixing bowl.

    Making Cutlet Mixture

    Now make the masala. Heat 1 tblspn of oil and add cumin seeds. Add in ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 min. Now add in onions and sauté for 3 mins. Add in turmeric, chilli, coriander powder and mix well. Throw in lots of coriander leaves and mix once. Add this masala over the soya and potato mixture. Add salt to the mixture and mix well.

    Shaping Cutlets

    Form small portion out of it and form into round  pattice. Arrange it in a plate and put it in the fridge for 15 mins if you like.

    Assembling Cutlets

    Now mix cornflour and maida with some water and form into a thin paste. Pour this mixture to a shallow plate so that it will be easy to dunk the cutlet it. Put the breadcrumbs in a plate as well.

    Now take the cutlet and dunk it in cornflour mixture and then roll it in breadcrumbs and set aside. Finish the entire batch like this.

    Frying Cutlets

    Heat oil for pan frying, you could deep fry as well. Put the pattice in oil and fry on both sides till golden brown. Remove to a paper towel and serve with ketchup.

     
     

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    Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe (Meal Maker Cutlet Recipe)

    Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe with step by step pictures. Cutlet made with soya chunks, potatoes, spices, shaped into a patties, coated in bread crumbs and pan fried till crispy.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 267kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Soya Chunks
    • 1 large Potato Cooked
    • 2 cups Breadcrumbs
    • 2 tbsp Corn Starch
    • 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
    • 1 Onion chopped finely
    • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
    • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
    • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tbsp Oil + for pan frying
    • 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped
    • ½ cup Milk for cooking soya chunks

    Instructions

    • Take lots of water and milk in a sauce pan and bring it to a boil..Once it comes to a good boil, add soya chunks/meal maker and switch off the flame..Cover with a lid and let it rest for 15 mins by which time the soya must have doubled in size. Now pour this over a colander and rinse with lots of cold water. Squeeze off the excess water with your hands and set it aside.
    • Now take this meal maker in a mixer and pulse it till it reaches coarse crumbs..Cook the potatoes and mash them as well. Put this both in a mixing bowl.
    • Now make the masala. Heat 1 tblspn of oil and add cumin seeds. Add in ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 min.
    • Now add in onions and sauté for 3 mins. Add in turmeric, chilli, coriander powder and mix well. Throw in lots of coriander leaves and mix once. Add this masala over the soya and potato mixture..
    • Add salt to the mixture and mix well.
    • Form small portion out of it and form into round  pattice. Arrange it in a plate and put it in the fridge for 15 mins if you like..
    • Now mix cornflour and maida with some water and form into a thin paste. Pour this mixture to a shallow plate so that it will be easy to dunk the cutlet it. Put the breadcrumbs in a plate as well.
    • Now take the cutlet and dunk it in cornflour mixture and then roll it in breadcrumbs and set aside. Finish the entire batch like this.
    • Heat oil for pan frying, you could deep fry as well. Put the pattice in oil and fry on both sides till golden brown.
    • Remove to a paper towel and serve with ketchup.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Soya Chunks Cutlet Recipe Step by Step Pictures

     
    Take all your ingredients
     
     
     
    Soya Chunks and Potatoes are cooked..
    mash the potatoes
    take the soya in a blender
    and puree it
    add it to a mixing bowl
    add potatoes to it
    now prepare the masala...Heat oil and add cumin
    ginger garlic paste
    onions
    and saute well
    add turmeric
    chilli and coriander powder
    and mix well
    add coriander leaves
    and mix well..This is the masala
    add this to the potato and soya mixture
    add salt
    and mix well
    form small pattice
    and arrange it in a plate
    now mix cornflour and maida with some water to a liquid
    transfer that to a shallow bowl and also put bread crumbs in a plate..Its time for dunking and dredging
    first dip cutlet in cornflour mixture
    remove that carefully
    dip in breadcrumbs
    coat that well
    and arrange it in a plate
    Heat some oil in a tawa
    and drop this on that
    fry till the bottom is golden
    remove to a plate
     
     

    Frequently asked questions

    Are soya chunks healthy?

    Soybean chunks have a number of health advantages: It is renowned for having a higher protein content than milk, meat, or eggs. It is well known that because it is a good source of isoflavones, it lowers the risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women and also helps with other symptoms.

    What are soya chunks made of?

    Soy flour that has been "defatted," or the oil removed, is used to make soy chunks. They are leftover byproducts from the extraction of soybean oil and, after drying, have a rough texture. When submerged in warm water or added to gravy, the texture quickly becomes soft and spongy.

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    Comments

    1. Ann@Anncoo Journal

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      Thank you for the step by step tutorial. Look very delicous 🙂

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    2. hemalata

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      Mouthwatering cutlets,looks so healthy n yummy.

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    3. Beth

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      Your cutlets look great!

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    4. Christy Gerald

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      Truly yumm-made.

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    5. Tina

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      These patties do look tasty. I am actually surprised that they are made with soy. Good to stop in and learn more about your cuisine! Have a great weekend.

      Reply
    6. Sarah (Snippets of Thyme)

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      I would love to try these. We love Indian food but I don't think I've seen these on the menus here. I'll look for them next time we go to an Indian restaurant

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    7. Rookie Qookie

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      Loved the idea of using soya for cutlets 🙂

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      • Shaheen

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        I would like to know how roughly many cutlets this recipe yields ??
        I want to make sure there is
        enough!

        Many thanks

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        • Aarthi

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          May be 12 to 15

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    8. Anu

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      Healthy patties. Nice one.

      Reply
    9. Poonam Borkar

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      wow..cutlets looks absolutely delicious..i just love all your recipes!! 🙂

      Reply
    10. 'Le ricette dell'Amore Vero' di Claudia Annie

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      wooooooooooow che delizia! complimenti, un bacio 🙂
      ps: ho realizzato un nuovo concorso "Fashion Food": in premio 100 euro di shopping! Ti aspetto 🙂

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    11. Rasi

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      this is cool..i have a packet of meal maker too..shall make them into patties 🙂

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    12. Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies

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      Well done! Great tip for getting the smell out of the soya chunks too!

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    13. sirisfood

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      Lovely crisp golden patties..Thank you aarti..

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    14. Sudha

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      Thanks a bunch for the step-by-step illustrations dear!The Soya cutlet looks delicious and the fact that it is pan-fried makes it even more appealing = - and calorie-free, that is;)Lovely cutlets!

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    15. Priya Yallapantula

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      wow, those look superb, love your process 🙂

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    16. Hema

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      Healthy pan-fried cutlets Aarthi, looks really yum..

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    17. maha

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      looks great..u made them perfectly

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    18. Sensible Vegetarian

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      Looks so lip smacking. You surely do have lot of patience in taking those step by step photos.

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    19. Roshu

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      Healthy n yummy cutlets....step by step presentation is very helpful

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    20. Claudia

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      What a delicious looking dish!

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    21. Swathi Iyer

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      Delicious cutlet. looks perfect.

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    22. Kala

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      Cutlet with soyachunks wowww perfect snack for healthy freaks 🙂

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    23. Lizzy

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      Wow, these look so wonderful with the crisp coating 🙂

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    24. Ganga Sreekanth

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      They look delicious..

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    25. Helene Dsouza

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      I have a bag of soya balls crying to be used in my pantry. this is a lovely idea and tasty recipe which I ll try out in the future.

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    26. Deeps @ Naughty Curry

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      i love soya chunks too, can eat it any way. looks yum

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    27. Archana

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      Just the other day I brought these and was wondering what to make. Thanks

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    28. electric heat pump

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      Your cutlets look great!

      Reply
    29. Anonymous

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    30. Sonali Bhaumik

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      Its a nice & wonderful dish.
      I have tried and made a delicious Soya Manchurian dish. Please check the video and prepare it in your home.
      Sure you will love the dish as it is 100% vegeterian but rich in protein. Please like my video and subscribe to my channel 🙂
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stdth6s3EzE

      Reply
    31. Sushravya M.P

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      What are bread crumbs?? Last time I used sweet breads it guess and previous cutlets turned sweetish.. could you Please help?

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    32. Sushravya M.P

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      Please get back to me

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    33. Aarthi

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      @Sushravya M.PDont use sweet bread to make breadcrumbs, use normal bread. Just powder normal bread you will get crumbs.

      Reply
    34. Anonymous

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      Hi, jnstead of maida and cornflour mix csn we coat it with something else or cornflour alone?

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    35. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can coat in cornflour alone

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    36. Aarthi

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      you can coat it with atta or wheat flour too.

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    37. Sunita Dsouza

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      Hi, I tried the cutlets everything was good but instead of turning crispy they became soft. I used rawa to coat them instead of breadcrumbs.

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    38. Aarthi

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      @Sunita Dsouzabreadcrumbs gives crunchy texture. If u use sooji, you have to fry it little more oil or deep fry it

      Reply
    39. Priyanka

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      How to make the bread crumbs? Shall i do it in a
      blender

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    40. Aarthi

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      @Priyankacheck this link

      https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2015/06/homemade-breadcrumbs-recipe-how-to-make.html

      Reply
    41. Abhishek Dalmia

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      A really awesome and easy to make recepie...

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    42. Darshana Shah

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      Tried this a week-end and my boy loved this dish..thanks for sharing recipe... 🙂

      Reply

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