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    You are here: Home / Recent Posts / Soya Chunks Biryani | Meal Maker Biryani

    Soya Chunks Biryani | Meal Maker Biryani

    Last Updated On: Dec 5, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Soya Chunks Biryani is a tasty one pot meal made by cooking soya chunks with basmati rice, onion, tomato, tempered herbs and spices. Soya Chunks Biryani also called Meal Maker Biryani pars non veg biryani in taste and a filler during Vrat / fasting days & when kitchen runs out of vegetables. Learn to make Soya Chunks Biryani with step by step pictures.

    soya chunks biryani served with raita

    Soya Chunks Biryani is a flavorful one pot meal that can be made quickly and easily. This is one of the quickest biryani as there is not much of chopping just onion, tomato so gets done easily. This biryani is best to pack for lunchbox too.

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    • About Soya Chunks Biryani
    • Soya Chunks Biryani Ingredients
    • How to make Soya Chunks Biryani Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About Soya Chunks Biryani

    Soya Chunks Biryani is a aromatic and flavorful biryani made with soya chunks popularly known as meal maker. I saw this biryani recipe in a TV show which I adapted to suit my family taste and now this has been my keeper for years.

    You can make Soya Chunks Biryani with vegetables also. Now I know this biryani will sure be in our menu often, this can easily fit in your kids lunch box too. This is healthy, nutritious and sure a yum biryani combo.

    soya chunks biryani served with raita

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    Soya Chunks Biryani Ingredients

    • Rice – Basmati rice is best to use. However you can use seeraga samba rice too.
    • Ginger garlic paste – Ginger garlic paste is added for flavor.
    • Spice powders – Red chili powder and garam masala powders are added.
    • Coconut milk – Coconut milk adds flavor.
    • Masala paste – Tomato along with mint, coriander leaves, pepper and fennels seeds are grind to a paste and used.
    • Tempering – Whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bayleaf and shahi jeera are tempered in oil, ghee.

    How to make Soya Chunks Biryani Step by Step

    1.Boil 1 cup water with a tablespoon of milk and little salt. Once it starts boiling rigorously switch it off and add the soya chunks, set aside for 10 minutes. Can you see it has grown almost double in size now.

    how to cook soya chunks biryani step1

    2.Rinse with cold water thrice at least to get rid of the raw smell of soya chunks. Grind the ingredients under the list ‘to grind’ to a fine paste. Set aside.

    how to cook soya chunks biryani step2

    3.Heat oil + ghee – add the ingredients under the list ‘to temper’ add ginger garlic paste, onions and fry till it turns slightly browned. Then add the mint coriander paste along with red chili powder and garam masala powder. Saute till raw smell leaves.

    how to cook soya chunks biryani step3

    4.Then add the soya along with salt. Mix well until the gravy is well blended with the soya. Presoak rice in water for 15 minutes. Drain water and add the rice, give a quick stir.

    how to cook soya chunks biryani step4

    5.Now add coconut milk, water and pressure cook for 3 whistles in low medium flame. Once pressure releases, open and carefully fluff the rice with a fork.

    how to cook soya chunks biryani step5

    Serve hot with onion raita!

    soya chunks biryani served with raita

    Expert Tips

    • Adding shahi jeera gives a nice unique flavor. But if you don’t have it, just go ahead with normal jeera(cumin seeds).
    • Soya chunks by itself is totally bland so the spices and masalas should be dominating to give it a nice blend.
    • You can garnish with coriander leaves too at the finish.

    Serving and Storage

    Biryani with raita is an unbeatable combo! Onion Raita, Pineapple Raita , Cucumber Raita, Carrot Raita are some of the raita suggestions.

    Biryani gets tasty with time, so you can refrigerate & reheat for later use within the next day of preparation.

    soya chunks biryani served with raita

    If you have any more questions about this Soya Chunks Biryani Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Soya Chunks Biryani Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Soya Chunks Biryani Recipe | Meal Maker Biryani Recipe

    Soya Chunks Biryani is a tasty one pot meal made by cooking soya chunks with basmati rice, onion, tomato, tempered herbs and spices. Soya Chunks Biryani also called Meal Maker Biryani pars non veg biryani in taste and a filler during Vrat / fasting days & when kitchen runs out of vegetables. Learn to make Soya Chunks Biryani with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time40 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Servings2 people
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 and 1/4 cups basmati rice
    • 3/4 cups soya chunks I used the mini soya chunks
    • 1 medium sized big onion
    • 2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/2 cup coconut milk
    • 2 cups water
    • salt to taste

    To grind to a paste

    • 1 medium sized tomato
    • 1/4 cup coriander leaves
    • 1/8 cup mint leaves
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

    To temper

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 tablespoon ghee
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 cloves
    • 2 cardamom
    • 1/4 inch piece cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon shahi jeera

    Instructions

    • Boil 1 cup water with a tablespoon of milk and little salt. Once it starts boiling rigorously switch it off and add the soya chunks, set aside for 10 minutes. Can you see it has grown almost double in size now.
    • Rinse with cold water thrice at least to get rid of the raw smell of soya chunks. Grind the ingredients under the list ‘to grind’ to a fine paste. Set aside.
    • Heat oil + ghee – add the ingredients under the list ‘to temper’ add ginger garlic paste, onions and fry till it turns slightly browned. Then add the mint coriander paste along with red chili powder and garam masala powder. Saute till raw smell leaves.
    • Then add the soya along with salt. Mix well until the gravy is well blended with the soya. Presoak rice in water for 15 minutes. Drain water and add the rice, give a quick stir.
    • Now add coconut milk, water and pressure cook for 3 whistles in low medium flame. Once pressure releases, open and carefully fluff the rice with a fork.
    • Serve hot with onion raita!

    Notes

    • Adding shahi jeera gives a nice unique flavor. But if you don’t have it, just go ahead with normal jeera(cumin seeds).
    • Soya chunks by itself is totally bland so the spices and masalas should be dominating to give it a nice blend.
    • You can garnish with coriander leaves too at the finish.
    Nutrition Facts
    Soya Chunks Biryani Recipe | Meal Maker Biryani Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (150 g)
    Calories 353 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 14g88%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 10mg3%
    Sodium 998mg43%
    Potassium 444mg13%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 10g42%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin A 927IU19%
    Vitamin C 15mg18%
    Calcium 180mg18%
    Iron 7mg39%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Surya Gopi

      November 20, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      looks divine!! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Prathima Rao

      November 20, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      delicious biryani!!! healthy too 🙂 Love the ingredients for the masala..routine ings but yet a new combo!!
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    3. Tamilarasi Sasikumar

      November 20, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      Looks Delicious…

      Reply
    4. APARNARAJESHKUMAR

      November 20, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      lovely one ! sharmi

      Reply
    5. Suja Manoj

      November 20, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      Love this healthy version..yum biryani

      Reply
    6. divya

      November 20, 2012 at 7:26 pm

      slurp…looks very tempting…

      Reply
    7. Sangeetha Priya

      November 20, 2012 at 8:14 pm

      Delectable Biryani!!!

      Reply
    8. Reshmi Mahesh

      November 20, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      Delicious flavorful biryani…

      Reply
    9. Nupur

      November 20, 2012 at 10:16 pm

      I like the bland taste of Soya Chunks a lot, never thought of giving this recipe a fancy name like Soya Chunk Biryani, but it indeed tastes like it 😛

      Reply
    10. Sangeetha

      November 21, 2012 at 1:15 am

      Loved ur grind masala ingredients , sounds flavorful…biryani looks so yummy !!

      Reply
    11. Gauri

      November 21, 2012 at 2:12 am

      Looks good enough to eat .. even for breakfast!

      Reply
    12. prathibha Garre

      November 21, 2012 at 3:18 am

      I love the taste of soya chunks in biriyanis, looks delicious

      Reply
    13. Priya Gurusamy

      November 21, 2012 at 5:09 am

      healthy receipe. Protein,calcium and fiber rich soya is good for women. thanks for the receipe using soya.

      Reply
    14. Priya Gurusamy

      November 21, 2012 at 5:11 am

      healthy receipe. Protein,calcium and fiber rich soya chunks is good for women. thanks for this healthy one using soya

      Reply
    15. RAKS KITCHEN

      November 21, 2012 at 6:36 am

      havenot tried it before, but tempts me a lot. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Vimitha Anand

      November 21, 2012 at 8:31 am

      Healthy and protein rich flavorful biryani Sharmi.

      Reply
    17. Uma Ramanujam

      November 21, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Looks wonderful. I often prepare it as the Husband loves soya a lot.

      Reply
    18. Priya

      November 21, 2012 at 6:48 pm

      I do this briyani quite often if i dont meats, an excellent flavourful briyani;

      Reply
    19. Chitra

      November 22, 2012 at 5:39 am

      i love soya chunks a lot..will try this.. thnx for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    20. Sangeetha

      November 23, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      I tried this Biryani, mainly for the grinding ingredients, glad that I did n the biryani tasted delicious n so flavorful…except the coconut milk addition I followed the same procedure, fennel-coriander-pepper flavor blended well with biryani, Chance a illa 🙂 super!! Thanks!!
      Sent u my pic n msg in FB!

      Reply
    21. M D

      November 25, 2012 at 6:20 am

      Fabulous looking biryani!

      Reply
    22. stella

      March 15, 2013 at 9:21 am

      i tried it…it was so delicious…loved it…thank u for the recipe…

      Reply
    23. Jaya Raja

      December 02, 2013 at 6:53 pm

      I tried this biryani abd it came out very well.buy why do u add i tbspoon milk to water when boiling soya balls?

      Reply
    24. Jaya Raja

      December 02, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      Hi i tried this biryani and it came out really well. Want to know why u add little milk to water while boiling soya balls?

      Reply
    25. Kavitha

      May 16, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      i tried this biryani yesterday and it was really awesome. i have never cooked soya chunks in my life but this was really a alteration in the daily cooking style…
      my husband and even my picky kid loved this dish….thanks to you…so im gonna try all the dishes in ur site …

      Reply
    26. Abinaya Baskaran

      June 04, 2016 at 10:24 am

      I tried it today…it's wonderful… Thx for the recipe

      Reply
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