Aloo Soya Chunks Curry

Soya chunks are quick to cook and equivalent to meat or non veg if compared with protein content.I often used them in making Pulav,curry,burgers and pasta.
Being a vegetarian I preferred to cook soya chunks once in a week.Today I am sharing aloo soya chunks curry recipe that has richness of potatoes and chunky flavor of soya nuggets.So let’s start with recipe.yum

Ingredients:

Soya chunks- 2 cups

Potato (slit in halves)- 4 in number

Tomato -3

Onion (grated)-1 cup

Ginger (grated )-2 tsp

Garlic (finely chopped)-2tsp

Green chilly (chopped)-2 tsp

Asafetida-1/2 pinch

Cumin seeds-2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1 tsp

Coriander powder-2 tsp

Kashmiri/ deggi mirch-1 tsp

Red chilly powder-1 tsp

Garam masala-1 tsp

Salt to taste
Vegetable oil-3 tbsp

Chopped coriander-1/2 cup

Water- 10 cups

Method:

Boil 2 cup water in a pan ,add soy chunks ,stir for 5 minutes.Take them out and squeeze excess water.Keep aside.

Boil 2 cup water in a pan ,add tomatoes,let it in the water for 5 minute.Take out and remove the skin. Chop in small pieces.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker,add asafetida and cumin seeds.As popping starts add grated ginger,sauté and add grated onions.

Stir till color starts changing a little brown,add potato halves. Saute for 5 minutes.Now add all spices and salt,stir for 2 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilly,sauté till oil comes out.(it will take 10 minutes).

Add squeezed soya chunks,mix with masala and add 4 cups of water.(Add water accordingly you want your consistency ).

Close the lid and let it cook for 2 whistles.When all steam evaporates,open the lid and cook again for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with bread,chapati,paratha,rice or naan.

Serve-4.  Cooking time-30 – 40 minutes