Soya Chunks Curry

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 chillies (Can add 4 if you like to be less spicy)

1/2 tsp - Fennel seeds/Saunf

3 - Onion chopped

1 1/2 - Tomato chopped

1/4 cup - Grated coconut

1 tsp - Mustard seeds

4 or 5 Curry leaves

Oil - 3 tbsp

Salt to taste

Preparation

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.

Drain the water and wash the soya chunks with normal water and squeeze out the water completely.

You may cut it into half if you like and keep it aside.

For the gravy

Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan and add coriander seeds, jeera seeds, fennel seeds, red chillies and saute well. Make sure you turn off the heat before the chillies gets burnt. Remove from pan.

In the same pan, saute the 1 and 1/2 chopped onions until it slightly turns brown.

Add tomatoes and cook until it gets mushy.

Add grated coconut and turn off the flame immediately. Allow it to cool.

Grind both together into a smooth paste and keep it aside.

Heat Oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it starts to crackle add tge remaining onions, curry leaves and saute it.

Add soya chunks.

Add the grounded paste and saute it for a couple of minutes.

Add tamarind paste, 1 and 1/2 cup of water and Salt to taste.

Cook in a slow flame until it thickens.

Garnish with corriander leaves.

It can be served with Roti, Dosa and Rice.