Thursday, August 20, 2015

Soya Chunks Gravy

Soya Chunks Gravy
I have already posted some recipes using Soya Chunks.  Today's recipe is Soya Chunks gravy which tastes divine with Pulkha Roti. Soya Chunks are cooked in onion- tomato paste and with spices powder. One of the simplest and tastiest gravies. Don't forget to give it a try.

The recipe follows..

soya chunks gravy


Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 40 minutes

Ingredients:

To Grind:

Fennel Seeds             - 1 tsp (Sombu)
Dry Red Chili            - 2
Cashew Nuts              - 4 to 6 (optional)
Big Onion                  - 2 (medium size)
Tomatoes                   - 2 (medium size)
Green Chili                - 1
Ginger- Garlic Paste  - 2tsp
Kasthuri Methi           - 2 tsp (Dry Fenugreek Leaves)

For the Gravy:

Soya Chunks                       - 1/2 cup
Whole Garam Masala         - Each 2
Salt                                      - As required
Turmeric Powder                - 1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder               - 1/2 tsp (Malli Thool)
Garam Masala powder        - 1/4 tsp
Oil                                        - 2 tbsp

Procedure:


  • Soak Soya chunks, in hot water for 10 minutes. After that squeeze out excess water. This is done to soften the chunks. If the soya chunks are big in size, chop  it to two. If its small, use as such.
  • Chop Big Onions and tomatoes finely. Slit Green Chili.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add Fennel seeds, Dry red chili and Cashew nuts  to it. When they splutter add chopped onions and slit green chili.
  • After the onions turn translucent, add  Ginger- Garlic paste.
  • Add chopped tomatoes after the raw flavor of Ginger-Garlic paste goes off.
  • Cover with a lid and cook until both onions and tomatoes are cooked completely. 
  • Switch off the flame and let it cool. Grind it after it  has cooled down completely.
  • Heat oil in a cooker. when its hot add Whole Garam Masala.
  • After a minute add ground onion-tomato paste.
  • Add enough water, salt , turmeric powder and Coriander powder to it.
  • Adjust the spices according to your taste. Add softened soya chunks also to the gravy and cook it for a whistle.
  • When the pressure subsides,  open the cooker and add Garam Masala Powder the gravy. Mix it well.
  • Your Soya Chunks gravy is ready now!! Enjoy with either Chapathi or Roti.

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