Saturday, August 13, 2016

Soya and Paneer Cutlet


Soya and Paneer Cutlet

 A vegetarian protein rich cutlet that combines the goodness of soya, paneer, potatoes and mint


 Ingredients
Soya granules – ½ cup
Low-fat Paneer (cottage cheese) – 50 gms
Potato – 1 (medium sized)
Besan (Bengal gram flour) or cornflour – 1 tbsp
Mint leaves (chopped) – ¼ cup
Ginger-green chili paste – 1 tsp
Salt to taste


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Method
Soak the soya granules in hot water and keep aside for 15 mins
Boil the potato and mash it
Squeeze out the water from the soya granules
Mix it with paneer and mashed potato
Add mint leaves,  ginger-green chili paste and salt
Shape into cutlets
Heat a non-stick pan
Smear it with little oil
Place the cutlets on it
Flip it and turn it over to cook the other side
Serve hot

Health benefits of

Soya
Good protein source for vegetarians
Decreased risk of coronary heart diseases
Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
Good source of vitamin K
Reduces the risk of heart disease
Good substitute for lactose intolerants
Helps to ease the symptoms of menopause
Reduces risk of breast cancer

Paneer
Maintain blood glucose level
High protein, calcium and phosphorus food
Helps to build strong bones and teeth
Lowers lower body pain, back pain and joint pain.
Has Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Omega-6 Fatty Acids to fight rheumatoid arthritis and other bone problems

Mint
Helps to dissolve gall stones
Improves solubility of bile
Increases bile acids levels in gall bladder
Stimulates bile secretion in gall bladder
Inhibits and kills microorganisms
Stimulates circulation

Potatoes
Supports heart health
Rich source of vitamin B-6, important for energy metabolism
Its skin is rich in iron
Has Vitamin C which improves skin texture
Prevents constipation
Has choline which helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory


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