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September 27, 2023 Lunch

Tandoori Soya Chaap – Indian Mock Meat Skewers

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If you have never tried Soya Chaap, then you are missing out on so much, my friend. Check this easy to make tandoori soya chaap recipe that will be an instant hit among your friends and family. Soya Chaap is a dish made from soybeans, marinated in aromatic spices, and grilled in a tandoor, grill or oven. This recipe involves marinating soya chaap in a flavorful tandoori masala blend, grilling it to a golden brown, and serving it alongside sliced onions or creamy mint chutney. If you’re up for a flavorful and protein-packed treat, you’ve got to try my recipe!

Grilled tandoori soya chaap arranged on a plate garnished with corriander and onions

Let’s get familiar with Soya Chaap

What is Soya Chaap?
Soya chaap is a vegetarian Indian dish prepared from soybeans. It’s a street food in India, commonly sold at roadside stalls. Typically, it’s served with roti or eaten along with a variety of chutneys. Soya chaap is an excellent meat substitute and blends well with all kinds of dishes. It’s made by grinding soybeans or soy chunks, mixing them, and then coating them in all-purpose flour. For a healthier option, wheat flour can be used instead.

So, how is it different from seitan?

Seitan and soya chaap are different types of vegetarian meat. Soya chaap, which is produced from soybeans, has a meaty feel. It is frequently utilised in Indian food and is known for its adaptability. However, seitan, is made from the wheat protein known as gluten. Although. it doesn’t have any soy-based components, it has a solid meat-like feel. Since, seitan is not gluten-free but soy cheap is, the decision between the two depends on dietary preferences and any gluten sensitivities.

Close-up view of a plate of Soya Chaap

Ingredient and Substitute List

Ingredients:

  • Soya chaap sticks, stick removed and sliced into 1-inch thick slices horizontally
  • Thick soy yogurt
  • Kashmiri red chili powder
  • Ground coriander
  • Ground cumin
  • Ground turmeric
  • Garam masala
  • Smoked paprika
  • Amchur (Dry mango powder)
  • Lemon juice
  • Oil to season the grill (Preferably mustard oil

Substitutes:

  1. Soya Chaap: If you can’t find soya chaap, you can substitute with soy tofu or lentil tofu.
  2. Thick Soy Yogurt: You can substitute it with any thick vegan yogurt, such as almond or coconut yogurt.
  3. Kashmiri Red Chili Powder: Substitute with regular red chili powder, adjusting the quantity to your preferred level of spiciness.
  4. Amchur: If you don’t have amchur (dried mango powder), you can use lemon or lime zest as a substitute to add a tangy flavor.
  5. Oil for Seasoning the Grill: Go for mustard oil. Mustard oil is commonly used for grilling because of its distinct and bold flavor, high smoke point, traditional significance in certain cuisines, and natural antimicrobial properties. It adds a unique taste to grilled dishes and can withstand the high heat of grilling while also contributing to food safety.

If not, any cooking oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or canola oil, can be used to season the grill.

How to make Tandoori Soya Chaap (Steps and methods)

In a large bowl, combine yogurt and a mixture of aromatic spices.

Using a spoon to scoop up vegan yogurt from a container
Displaying a variety of mixed spices on a plate, ready to be added to yogurt.
  • Spices include grated ginger, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Mix everything thoroughly until you have a well-blended marinade.
Grating ginger and garlic using a grater
Pouring mustard oil into the mixture of spices and aromatics

Pro-tip: To enhance the flavor of the tandoori soya chaap and achieve a restaurant-quality taste, consider adding a dash of mustard oil to the marinade. This gives a distinctive, restaurant-style flavor to the dish.

  • Add the soya chaap pieces to the marinade in the bowl. Ensure that each piece is coated evenly with the mixture. I added paprika for an extra smoky kick to the dish.


Sprinkling paprika into the spice mixture.
Adding soya chaap pieces to the masala

This marinating process allows the soya chaap to absorb the delicious flavors. Let the marinated soya chaap sit for about 30 minutes to an hour.

  • While the soya chaap is marinating, prepare your grill. Season it and heat it to a medium-high temperature. You want it to be hot enough to create a nice char on the soya chaap.
  • After marinating, skewer the well-coated soya chaap pieces onto either metal or wooden skewers.
Mixing the chopped soya chaap pieces so that the masala coats it well
Placing the skewers on the seasoned grill
  • If you’re using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
  • Place the skewered soya chaap on the preheated grill. Grill them on each side for a few minutes until you achieve a char and the soya chaap is thoroughly cooked.

Arranging grilled tandoori soya chaap on a plate
Showing grilled tandoori soya chaap to the camera
  • Once the tandoori soya chaap is cooked to your liking, serve it hot. Garnish with fresh sliced onions and serve alongside mint-cilantro chutney. Enjoy!
Grilled tandoori soya chaap arranged on a plate
Showing grilled tandoori soya chaap to the camera

How to create tandoor like flavour if you don’t have a grill or tandoor

  1. Cook the soya chaap on a pan on medium to high heat until cooked on all sides.
  2. In a small heatproof container or tray, add a piece of charcoal (preferably natural hardwood charcoal). Heat the charcoal directly on your stovetop until it’s red-hot. You can use tongs for this.
  3. Carefully transfer the hot charcoal to a corner of your oven. Place it on a small piece of foil within the oven to catch any ashes.
  4. Drizzle a small amount of cooking oil (such as vegetable oil) directly onto the hot charcoal. This will create smoke.
  5. Quickly close the oven door to trap the smoke inside. Let the cooked soya chaap and smoke stay for about 10-15 minutes. The longer you keep it, the stronger the smoky flavor will be.

Storage: You can keep the marinated soya chaap in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it and defreeze before grilling.

Let me know in the comments how you liked this indian street food. Follow @beextravegant for more recipes.

Check out my other recipes:

  1. Vegan Chorizo
  2. Vegan Korean Hot Dogs
  3. Vegan Biryani
Grilled tandoori soya chaap arranged on a plate garnished with corriander and onions

Tandoori Soya Chaap

Skwered Soya chaap, prepared in a traditional tandoori style masala made with spices and aromatics, and served with sliced onions and chopped corriander.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snacks
Cuisine Indian, Indian Street Food
Servings 2 people
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 soya chaap sticks Sliced into I inch thick slices horizontally
  • 1 cup thick soy yogurt
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp amchur sub with Chaat masala
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Oil to season the grill

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything (yogurt and spices) except the soya chaap and oil in a large bowl
  • Add the soya chaap to this bowl and let the mix coat each piece.
  • Let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • In the meantime season a grill and heat it.
  • Once the soya chaap is well marinated, piece them into metal or wooden skewers.
  • Place them on the grill and grill on each side for a few minutes until all sides are nicely charred and cooked.
  • Serve with some fresh sliced onions and mint-cilantro chutney and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40.5gProtein: 53gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 2317mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 4.5gCalcium: 370mgIron: 13.5mg
Keyword Skewered Soya Chaap, Tandoori soya chaap
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  1. parvana reveendran says

    October 15, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    amazing recipe tried this recipe turned out so well

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    • Beextravegant says

      October 29, 2023 at 7:05 am

      So happy to know that!!!

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  2. Archana says

    April 16, 2024 at 8:16 pm

    How do I make soya chaap stick or where can I buy it?

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