SOYA CHUNK MASALA RECIPE

Soya Chunks are a meat analogue /nutritious meat extender. It  cooks easily and  has a protein content equal to that of the meat but it has  no fat content. Soya chunk masala is a spicy dish .

INGREDIENTS 

1.    Soya chunk : 2 cups
2.    Coconut pieces : 1 tblsp

3.    Finely chopped onion : 3
4.    Finely chopped tomato :1(small sized)
5.    Finely chopped ginger and garlic : 1 tsp
6.    Coriander powder :1/4 tsp
7.    Chicken masala : ¼ tsp
8.    Chilly powder  : 3 tsp
9.    Turmeric powder : a pinch
10.  Pepper powder : a pinch
11.  Curry leaves : 1 spring
12.  Oil : 1-2 tblsp
13.  Salt as required

 

METHOD

1.    Boil soya in water for 5-10minutes (usually packaged soya requires 5 mins only to cook) by adding pinch of salt.
2.    Soak  soya  with cold water and sieve  and squeeze it well to remove water content and cut it into two pieces.
3.    Marinate boiled soya with coriander powder, chicken masala , chilly powder(1tsp) ,turmeric powder ,pepper powder ,salt and keep aside .
4.    Heat oil in a pan and fry coconut pieces.
5.    Add chopped onion ,finely chopped ginger and garlic and fry until onion turns soft and translucent.
6.    Now  add 2tsp of chilly powder, salt to onin and fry for few seconds.
7.    Finally add marinated soya, curry leaves, half of a tomato and 1/2-1 cup of water and cook  for few more minutes and serve hot.