Soy Chunks Kurma

INGREDIENTS:
Soy chunks  - 200 gram
Thick curd  - 2 tbsp

Onion (Chopped) - 1 no
Turmeric  - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder - 3/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Meat masala - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tbsp
Salt – To taste
To grind
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Tomato (chopped) - 1 no
Green chilli - 4 no
Cloves - 3 to 4 no
Garlic - 5 pods
Fried chick pea (pottukadalai) - 1/2 Tbsp
Ginger(chopped) - 2" piece
Cinnamon - small piece
For seasoning
Shallots (chopped)- 2 nos
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Oil -1 tbsp

METHOD:

• Soak soy chunks in hot water for 30 minutes or till soft; wash twice, drain and squeeze out the water well and keep it aside.
• Grind items given to a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel or pan and do the seasoning; when onion is transparent, add soy chunks and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Now add chopped onion in it and saute well. 

• When onion is transparent, add salt, turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

• Then add soy chunks and mix well.
• Add ground masala, curd to this and mix well.
• Add 1 cup of water to adjust the consistency as you need and mix; cover and cook it for 15 minutes; then open and mix well.
• Garnish Soy Chunks Kurma with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with chappati, poori, or paratha.