Soya Chunks masala

Soya chunks masala is a tangy – spicy masala. Soya chunks are healthy and rich in protein . It is rightly considered as ‘vegetable protein ‘ or ‘meat analogue’ as many use soya chunks as an alternate to meat . Soya chunks are really easy and quick to cook. It can be served with Rumali Roti , Bhatura , Phulka etc

Preparation time : 20 minutes( soaking) + 7 minutes

Cooking time : 25 minutes

Ingredients :

1. Soya chunks – 100 gms
2. onion – 3 medium (chopped)
3. ginger (chopped)- 1 tablespoon
4. garlic (chopped) –  1 tablespoon
5. tomato – 2 medium (make puree)
6. red chilly powder – 1.5 teaspoon
7. coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
8. garam masala powder – 1 teaspoon
9. turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
10. soy sauce – 2 tablespoon
11. vinegar – 1 tablespoon
12. ketchup – 1 tablespoon
13. chilli sauce – 1/2 tablespoon
14. sugar – 1 teaspoon
15. coriander leaves – to garnish
16. oil
17. salt

Method :

Step 1 : Soak soya chunks in lukewarm water for 20 minutes. drain it. Heat enough oil in a skillet and deep fry these until golden brown. keep it aside.

Step 2 : Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan. saute chopped garlic and ginger for a couple of minutes . then saute chopped onions until it turns golden.

Step 3 : Add spices – red chilly powder , coriander powder , garam masala powder , turmeric powder- and salt. Combine well.

Step 4 : blend tomatoes in a blender / grinder without adding water. Add this tomato puree to the above . give it a good mix. saute for a couple of minutes

Step 5 : add soy sauce, vinegar ,ketchup, chilly sauce and sugar . stir well.

Step 6 : Finally, add fried soya chunks and stir it well. cover and cook for 2-4 minutes on medium heat. Garnish it with coriander leaves.

Serve it hot with roti / phulka.

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