Soya Chunks Curry

Serving for - 3

Ingredients

Nutrela Soya chunks - 1 and half cups

Onion - 1 (finely chopped)

Tomato (medium sized) - 2 (cut into cubes)

Red chili powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Garam masala - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Pinch of asafoetida

Oil - 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - 5-6

Salt to taste

To make masala paste

Dry grated coconut - 1 tbsp

Sesame seeds - 1 tsp

Cloves of garlic - 4

Ginger - 1 inch piece

some cilantro

Dry roast grated coconut and sesame seeds separately till they turn slight brown in color. Add roasted coconut, sesame seeds along with garlic, ginger and cilantro in a blender. Make a smooth paste by adding little water. Keep it aside.

Procedure

• Soak the soya chunks in a hot water for 20 minutes. Drain the water and wash them really well. Squeeze out all the water from soya chunks and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves. Let them crackle. Add chopped onion and saute till it turns translucent. Add tomato cubes and saute for 4-5 minutes. Tomatoes should get mashed up with onion. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garama masala and salt to taste. Saute till oil starts to separate from spices.
• Add soya chunks and ground paste. Mix well and cover the pan. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes. Keep stirring in between. Add little water and adjust the consistency of the curry as per your requirement. Cook again for 3-4 minutes. garnish with cilantro and serve hot with chapati or plain rice.