SOYA CHUNKS IN BENGAL GRAM MASALA GRAVY

Soya Chunk as we all know is very rich in proteins.It is also known as textured or texturized vegetable protien.Soya chunks are often used as a meat extender.This is available in two sizes and can be cooked easily.Today I have used Brahmins Kadala masala for preparing this.Let us see the preparation now

                                                   INGREDIENTS

• Soya bean chunks mini                    -  100 gms
• Onions sliced                                -   2 medium
• Ginger paste                                  -  1/2 tsp
• Garlic chopped                              -  1 tbsp
• Tomato thinly sliced                     -  1
• Brahmins kadala masala powder -   3 tbsp
• Turmeric powder                         -   1/4 tsp
• Coconut grated                            -   1/2 cup
• Salt to taste
• Oil                                                -  3 tbsp
• Mustard seed                               -   1/2 tsp
• Red chilly                                    -   2 cut into pieces
• Curry leaves                                -   2 sprig
• Coriander leaves                          -  as required

                                                  METHOD

• Wash the soybean chunks and cook adding 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker for 5 mins.
• Grind the coconut with 1/4 cup of water.Keep it aside.

•  Heat a kadai.Pour oil and splutter mustard seeds.

•  Fry the red chilies and curry leaves.Then add the chopped garlic and saute till brownish.

•  Add sliced onions and ginger paste to it.Saute this till it is translucent.

•  Add the brahmins kadala masala powder to it and saute for 2 mins.

•  Now add the sliced tomato to it.Let it mix with the masala.

•  Add 1/2 cup of water and salt to it.Let the oil appears on the top.

•  Then add the cooked soybean chunks and combine well.

•  Add grinded coconut and mix well.

• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Here is the yummy Soya chunks masala curry..ENJOY!!!!!