Soya Chunks Curry

Description
Soya Chunks are rich in fiber and proteins and has a lot of health benefits. It is quick to cook, with a protein content equal to that of meat.

Preparation time : 10min

Cooking time : 15min

Makes 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 12 to 15 Soya chunks
 * 1/2 tsp tamarind paste
 * 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
 * 2 tsp coriander seeds
 * 1 tsp jeera/cumin seeds
 * 4-5 red chilies
 * 1/2 tsp saunf/fennel seeds
 * 3 onions, chopped
 * 1 1/2 tomatoes, chopped
 * 1/4 cup grated coconut
 * 1 tsp mustard seeds
 * 4 or 5 curry leaves
 * 3 tbsp oil
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Boil water in a pan with little salt. Add soya chunks and switch off the flame and keep it in the water for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Drain the water and wash the soya chunks with normal water and squeeze out the water completely.
 * 3) You may cut it into half if you like and keep it aside.


 * Gravy
 * 1) Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan and add coriander seeds, jeera seeds, fennel seeds, red chilies and saute well. Make sure you turn off the heat before the chilies are burnt. Remove from pan.
 * 2) In the same pan, saute the 1 and 1/2 chopped onions until it slightly turns brown.
 * 3) Add tomatoes and cook until it gets mushy.
 * 4) Add grated coconut and turn off the flame immediately. Allow it to cool.
 * 5) Grind both together into a smooth paste and keep it aside.
 * 6) Heat Oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it starts to crackle add the remaining onions, curry leaves and saute it.
 * 7) Add soya chunks.
 * 8) Add the grounded paste and saute it for a couple of minutes.
 * 9) Add tamarind paste, 1 and 1/2 cup of water and Salt to taste.
 * 10) Cook in a slow flame until it thickens.
 * 11) Garnish with coriander leaves.
 * 12) It can be served with Roti, Dosa and Rice.