Soya
chunks/Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) are defatted (fat removed) soy flour
product, a by-product of extracting soybean oil (Wikipedia). Soya chunks are
excellent meat substitutes, cooks quickly with protein content equal to that of
meat. The soya chunks were invented by agricultural commodities and food
processing company in the 1960’s. They
come in many forms like regular chunks, mini chunks or also as granules and can
be used in different ways. Soya chunks are excellent source of protein which
helps in body building, cell repair, building immunity and muscle growth. About
3.5 ounce of soya chunks contains 54 gms of protein. Soya chunks have high
concentration of calcium and iron. Studies also show that soya chunks help in
lowering cholesterol, osteoporosis, blood pressure and helps in weight loss and
many more. Having said so many things about soya chunks, now let us see how to
make this simple, flavourful and delicious Soya Chunks Biryani in Pressure
cooker.
Here’s
how to make Soya Chunks Biryani with step by step photos…