Preparation for soya chunks recipe
my method
1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in pressure cooker, add 2 cups soya chunks. You can add more or less it is just fine.
2/3 whistle till they turn soft. Meanwhile chop onions and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
second method
1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a large pot, add 1¼ cups soya chunks. You can add more or less it is just fine. Let sit till they turn soft. Meanwhile chop onions and prepare the rest of the ingredients. Do not leave the soya chunks for long time as some brands of chunks turn soggy. When they soften, drain them and rinse. Squeeze off the excess water from the soya chunks. You will see frothy liquid and it is just normal. Repeat the rinse in fresh water and squeeze again. Repeat the rinse and squeezing off cycle a few times to remove the frothy liquid. This squeezing ort cycle a few times to remove the frothy liquid. This reduces the chances of tummy upset or digestive problems. Keep these aside in a bowl.
Making curry
2. Pour 12 to 2 tablespoons oil to a hot pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds. When they begin to splutter, add 1 sprig curry leaves, 1 slit chili and 1 cup onions. Saute until onions turn golden.
3. While the onions fry, grind 2 medium tomatoes (1 cup chopped) and 3 to 4 green chili, 8-9 garlic,1 inch jingar piece,fresh coriander leaves, add 10 cashews or 2 tbsps roasted melon seeds .make it past.Set this aside.
4. When the onions turn golden, add 1½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste. Saute until it begins to smell good.
5. Pour the paste from the blender jar. Saute this until the mixture turns thick and the raw smell from tomatoes has gone. .
add same masalas
• red chili powder-1 teaspoon
• garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• turmeric 1/2 teaspoon
• coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - as par tast. &add soya chunks
6. Saute all of these till the meal maker blends well with the mixture for about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Pour 1¼ cup water and mix well. If required add more water to make a slightly runny gravy. Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat. cooked for about 5 to 8 minutes. If using larger chunks you may cook them a little longer. Taste test and add more salt. When the curry is done, you see it thickens and specks of oil float Add coriander leaves &.turn off the flame.
