- Soya chunks - 1 cup
- Onion (large in size), chopped - 1 no
- Tomato, chopped - 2 no
- Green chilies - 2 nos
- Ginger powder - 1/2 tsp
- Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
- Curry leaves - As needed
- Salt - As reqd
- Oil - 11/2 tbsp
- Cinnamon - 1 small piece
- Cloves - 2
METHOD:
- Pressure cook the soya chunks with 2 cups of water and a tsp of salt,just for a whistle.
- Drain the water and wash it in tap water once. Squeeze it if there is so much of water,don't squeeze as it was well drained.
- Heat a pan with oil and temper with oil, cinnamon and cloves.Add curry leaves.
- Add the chopped onion,slit green chillies and fry till transparent.
- Add ginger powder and garlic paste and fry for a minute in low flame.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till mushy, add required salt.Add turmeric red chili powder and coriander powder.Fry for a minute.
- Add the soya chunks and mix well.
- Fry for 4 minutes till the masala blends well with the soya chunks.
- Serve as accompaniment for rice or with chapatti.