Soya Chunks Kurma

As soya chunks are good source of vegetarian protein I include in my diet either in some rice or curry.Today's recipe is a flavorful,simple soya chunks kurma which I adapted from Divya's space.Her version of making soya chunks kurma is easy and sounds interesting,doesn't need any fancy ingredients.So without any second thought I tried,the kurma was so delicious and creamy,we enjoyed with rotis for dinner.Here goes the recipe...............................................

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Soya chunks(uncooked)	1cup
Onion(chopped)	1(large size)
Tomato(chopped)	2(medium size)
Coconut(grated)	1/4cup
Ginger&garlic paste	11/2tsp
Chilly powder/milgai podi	11/2tsp
Coriander powder/dhaniya podi	2tsp
Turmeric powder/manjal podi	1/4
Garam masala powder	1/8tsp(optional)
Fennel seeds/sombhu	1/2tsp
Cloves/lavangam	4 nos.
Cinnamom/pattai	1 inch piece
Curry leaves	few
Coriander leaves(chopped)	2tbs
Cinnamom/pattai	1 inch piece
Cumin+Fennel seeds	1/tsp
Salt	11/2tsp
Oil	1tbs

Method

• Cook the soya chunks in the boiling water and rinse it in cold water couple of times,squeeze the excess water and set it aside.
• Heat a pan with a tsp of oil,crackle the fennel seeds,cloves and cinnamon then add the chopped onion,saute it till transparent.
• Now add the tomatoes and cook it mushy,add the ginger&garlic paste and fry it. Add all chilly powder,coriander powder and turmeric powder,give it a mix.
• At this point add the grated coconut and cook it till the raw smell disappears.Put off the fire and let it cool. After cooling grind it to a smooth paste.
• Heat a pan with the remaining oil and crackle the cumin and fennel seeds,toast few curry leaves. 
• Now add the ground paste and fry it for a minute,then add the cooked soya chunks,stir it.
• Add 11/2 cups of water and salt,let it simmer for 7-8 minutes or till it reaches the desired consistency. Finally add the chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve it roti or rice.

Enjoy.............................................

• If the sourness is not enough add a tsp of lemon juice after turn off the fire.
• The consistency can be adjusted to personal preference,as I wanted slightly thick cook it for little more time.
• Few cashews can also be added while sauteing the onion for extra richness and taste. 
• Adding garam masala powder is purely optional.

Posted in: Gravy/Side dish