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