Soya chunks Kurma

Soya chunks is textured vegetarian  protein .It can be consumed in as a substitute of meat protein.This Soya chunks kurma is made in south indian style and tastes so delicious  equivalent to mutton kurma.

Ingredients:

Soya chunks           -2  cup
onion                     -1 finely chopped
tomato                   -1 sliced
ginger garlic paste  -11/2 tsp
coriander powder    -2 tsp
chili powder            -1 tsp
green chili               -2
mint leaves              -2 sprigs
cumin powder         -1 tsp
chili powder            -1/2 tsp
turmeric                   -1/4 tsp
salt                           -to taste

To grind:

shredded coconut -3 tbsp
cashews                -4-6

To temper:

Cinnamon             -1″
cloves                   -3
cardamom            -2
fennel seeds         -1/4 tsp
bay leaf                -2
cardamom            -2


Preparation time:10 min
Cooking Time   : 20 min

Method:

• In a pot boil water and add soya chunks and salt.Cook for 5 minutes.Switch off and let it stand for 10 minutes.Then Drain water off and squeeze any excess water from soya chunks.

• In a pressure cooker heat oil and temper with ingredients listed in To temper.

• Then add the ginger garlic paste ,cut green chili and mint leaves.

• Once the raw flavor goes off add the onions and cook until soft and translucent.

• Add the sliced tomatoes to it.

• Put the soya chunks with salt,chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric.

• Mix well and add adequate water.Cover with lid and pressure cook for 1-2 whistle.

• Blend ingredients listed To grind into a fine paste adding little water.

• Once the pressure goes off open the cooker and pour in the blend paste.

• Cook for another 5 minutes.Garnish with finely chopped cilantro.

• Serve with Chapathi/Dosa