Soya chunks masala

Soya chunks masala is a healthy main course served with Indian breads and rice. I often make jeera rice with soya chunks masala and it tastes great.

Soya chunks is rich in protein and is commonly known as vegetarian meat. It is quick to cook, with a protein content far greater than that which comes from meat.

Preparation time - 45 minutes

Serves - 3

Ingredients -

1. Soya chunks - 1 Bowl
2. Onion - 2 
3. Tomato - 2 
4. Curry leaves - 2 strings
5. Ginger garlic paste - 3/4 tbsp
6. Green chilly - 2
7. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
8. Chilly powder - 1 tbsp
9. Cumin - powder - 1/2 tbsp
10. Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
11. Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
12. Oil  - 2 tbsp
13. Butter - 2 tbsp
14. Salt as required

 Procedure -

1. In a deep bottomed utensil bring three cups water to boil and add soya chunks. Stir and turn off the flame. Cover with the lid for 4 to 5 minutes so that they turn soft. Drain and squeeze the water from soy chunks. Keep aside.

2. Finely chop onion and tomatoes. Slit each green chilly into two.

3. In a kadhai add 2 table spoon oil. Once the oil turns hot add onion and fry till golden in colour.

4. Add tomatoes and fry till it dissolves completely.

5. Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, cumin powder and coriander powder fry for another 2 minutes on low to medium heat.

6. Turn off the flame. Once the mixture cools down grind it to paste. Add little water if required. Keep aside.

7.  In the same kadhai add butter.

8. Add Curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for another minute. Add green chillies and stir.

9.Now add the ground paste and stir. Add 1/2 cup water and cover with a lid for a minute on medium heat.

 10. Add Soy chunks, salt and garam masala. Stir and cover with a lid for another 5 minutes on low flame.

11. Squeeze lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapati or rice.