Soya chunks dry masala

Soya chunks is a substitute for chicken for  vegetarians. Soya is the king of beans and is a good source of calcium, protein, iron, fiber etc which are essential for your kid's healthy growth. This dish is very spicy  but I have made it very mild so that my little son can enjoy it.

Ingredients

Soya chunks- 1cup

Onion-1 big, thinly sliced

Tomato-1, finely choped

Coriander powder-11/2 tsp

Chili powder-1 tsp

Ginger-1 tsp, finely chopped

Garlic- 1tsp finely chopped

Green chilli- 1, thinly slit

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Lemon juice- 1 tsp

Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp

Garam masala- 1/2 tsp

Pepper powder-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves- 1 sprig

Oil

Salt to taste

Method:

Boil water in a pot and add soya chunks, cook for 5 mins. Drain them and wash in cold water. Squeeze out thoroughly. Repeat washing in cold water and squeezing for 2 more times. Squeeze out all water.

Marinate soya chunks with  chili powder, turmeric powder, a little garam masala and salt.

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and shallow fry marinated soya chunks for 5 mins or until it starts to roast. Take the soya out of the pan and keep aside . Use less oil to saute soya since it absorbs all the oil.

Add 2 tsp oil in the same pan and saute ginger and garlic for 2-3 mins on low flame. Now add onion, curry leaves and green chilli and saute till onion turns translucent. 

Add coriander powder, pepper powder and saute till raw smell goes and oil separates.

Add in tomato, stir well and cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy. Check the salt and add more if needed.

Now add fried soya chunks and stir fry for 4-5 mins. If the masala is too dry , add 3-4 tbsp water and fry till all the water gets evaporated.

Sprinkle garam masala, cumin powder, lemon juice. Mix well and stir fry for another minute. Remove from the stove. Let it sit for 10 mins to absorb all favors.

Note: 1) If you want you can add roasted coconut slices on it .

2) If you want semi gravy form, add 1 cup water and cook until desired consistency in reached. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with chapatis/ rice.

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