Soya Chunks Masala Gravy | Protein-Rich Indian Dish | Soya Chunks Curry | No Garlic | No Ginger

Soya chunks are a rich source of protein and extremely beneficial for vegetarians, who lack many protein sources. The soya chunks masala gravy is a delicious way to incorporate this protein-rich dish into your everyday meals.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 250 gms soya chunks

• 1/2 cup curd, whisked

• 1 tsp salt or to taste

• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder

• 1 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp amchoor or dry mango powder

• 1 tea bag

• 1 tbsp sugar

For Gravy:

• 2 tbsp ghee

• 2 tsp oil

• 1 tsp jeera or cumin seeds

• 2 bay leaves or tej patta

• 2-3 cloves or laung

• 2 green cardamom or elaichi

• 1 inch cinnamon stick

• 5-6 onions, chopped

• 1 tsp haldi or turmeric powder

• 3-4 green chillies, slit

• 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red chilli powder

• 4-5 tomatoes, pureed

• 2 tsp salt or to taste

• 1 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp jeera or cumin powder

• 2 cups water or soya chunks water

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp kasuri methi

• few cashew nuts, fried

Instructions

1. In a pan, add 3 cups water and let it boil.

2. Once it begins to boil, add salt, sugar and a tea bag.

3. Add soya chunks and let it simmer for 7-8 minutes.

4. Sieve the soya chunks and store the water separately.

5. Wash the chunks with cold water and press to remove excess water.

6. In a bowl, add whisked curd, red chilli powder, amchoor and black pepper powder.

7. To this add the soya chunks and mix well. Marinate them for 30 minutes.

8. Set a pan on medium heat, add ghee & oil, add whole spices and sauté it for a minute.

9. Add the chopped onions and cook until its golden brown, on medium heat.

10. Further add turmeric powder, green chillies and Kashmiri red chilli powder, stir and cook until ghee separates.

11. Add the tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder, mix and cook for 15-20 minutes on medium low flame.

12. Add the leftover water, used to boil the soya chunks, if the masala starts to dry or starts to stick to the pan.

13. Lower the flame and add the marinated soya chunks, stir and mix gently, cook for 4-5 minutes.

14. Add more water to adjust the consistency of the gravy and simmer cook for 4-5 minutes.

15. Add garam masala and kasuri methi, mix well and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

16. Finish it by adding some fried cashews on top.

17. Your soya chunks masala gravy is ready to be served for lunch or dinner.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 103 calories; 3.6 g fat, 10.4 g carbohydrates; 7.5 g protein; 3.4 g fibre.

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