Lunch · North Indian
Soya chunk curry (soya nutri masala)
Hostel classic, powerhouse of protein - soya chunks in a robust onion-tomato masala.
Method
- 1
Boil soya chunks in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain. Squeeze out water thoroughly (rinse with cold water first if too hot to handle).
- 2
Heat oil, splutter cumin. Fry onion till golden. Add ginger-garlic paste.
- 3
Add tomato puree and spices. Cook till oil separates - 6-8 minutes.
- 4
Add soya chunks and 1.5 cups water. Simmer 10 minutes till the chunks soak up the gravy and it thickens.
- 5
Finish with coriander. Serve with rice or roti.
Note
Squeezing the chunks well after boiling is the trick - waterlogged soya tastes chalky.
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