Chunky Soya in Gravy

Chunky Soya in Gravy 

Prep time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Soya Chunks in Gravy is a delicious and protein rich recipe for the vegetarians. Soya chunks are also known as soya nuggets.  They are a good source of not only proteins but also calcium and  iron. Soya chunks are dry and when boiled and cooked they become spongy. They do not have a taste of their own but absorb the flavours of the gravy or curry . Hence if skillfully prepared a soya recipe  can outweigh a non vegetarian menu in taste. The blanching and rinsing  steps in the preparation of soya recipes are mandatory if one wants awesome tasty soya recipes.
My son who is in his pre teens, is an ardent lover of non vegetarian food. Inspite of our coaxing and advice he will never eat his vegetables without creating a turmoil at the dining table. But the day when Chunky Soya in Gravy is served out to him, you can see the delight on his face. So , I'm sure there will be a smile on your face when you prepare and enjoy this soya recipe. Happy Cooking!!

Ingredients:

FOR SOYA CHUNKS MARINATION: 

• 1 cup soya chunks blanched and drained
• 1/2 cup curd
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

FOR GRAVY:

• 1 large onion peeled and chopped
• 1 medium tomato chopped
• 1 green chili chopped
• 1/2" ginger chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon  coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/4 cup oil for cooking 
• a few sprigs of chopped coriander
• 1/2 to  1 cup water

Method:

FOR SOYA CHUNKS MARINATION:

1. In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients mentioned under marination with the soya chunks. Mix and set aside for an hour at least.

FOR GRAVY: 

1. In a cooking pot or pressure cooker heat oil  and add the onions.
2. Saute onions till light brown in colour.
3. Add the tomatoes, ginger, green chili, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and saute for a minute
4. Add 1/2 cup water or as needed just enough to soften the onions. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
5. Once pressure is released from cooker , open the cooker and mash the onions.  This step will render a smooth creamy gravy

HOW TO PROCEED:

1. Add the marinated soya chunks and saute for a few minutes till the water dries. 
2. When the oil starts oozing from sides, pour enough water to form gravy .
3. Sprinkle garam masala powder and some chopped  coriander leaves
4. Cover and pressure cook for two whistles. Switch off gas.
5. When pressure is released from cooker, turn out the soya chunks gravy into a serving bowl.
6. Garnish with coriander and serve with roti or rice

Tips:

Step 5 and 6 can be omitted and straightaway soya chunks can be added to the onions. but the gravy may turn not mushy and not smooth and creamy. 

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