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Soya Chunks Recipe Indian

Spicy Indian Soya Chunks Curry Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 235
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dry soya chunks
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 large tomatoes, pureed
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 cup water, plus more for soaking
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. Place dry soya chunks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak 15 minutes. Drain, rinse, and squeeze out excess water firmly.
  2. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Sizzle cumin seeds 30 seconds. Add onion and cook 6-8 minutes until deep golden. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook 1 minute.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add pureed tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes until oil separates.
  4. Add drained chunks and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 7-8 minutes until chunks absorb the sauce. Stir in garam masala and taste for salt.
  5. Turn off the heat, scatter chopped cilantro over the curry, and serve hot with rice or roti.

Notes

Soaking the chunks adds 15 minutes outside the hands-on prep time, so start the kettle first thing. The curry thickens as it cools; add a splash of water when reheating to loosen the sauce.