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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Soya Chunk Masala Curry using Coconut milk

I never liked soya chunks as a kid and even my initial experiments with them were a disaster. As time went I kind of understood that it is my not so good way of cooking that ruined its taste. Then I started frying it with spices...ummm that was immediately accepted by my family. Then I started to experiment with them so much that we enjoy them in all forms these days.Here is how they can be prepared to a delicious curry using coconut milk.



Soya chunks-1 cup
Onion-1 small(chopped to small pieces)
Green chili-2 nos
Tomato-1 medium(chopped to small pieces)
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Chili powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tbsp approx.
Salt to taste
Meat Masala-1/2 tsp
Oil-2 tsp
Garlic-2 cloves(crushed)
Coconut milk-1/4 cup
Coriander leaves for garnish.(finely chopped)


Method of preparation:
1. Boil some water in a pan and add the soya chunks into it. Once they swell completely, turn off the heat and drain the water.
2. Squeeze maximum amount of water from the soya chunks by pressing it. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in  a pan and add the crushed garlic. Fry for a second and add the onion into it.
4. Fry till onions turn translucent and light golden. Add green chili and mix well.
5. Add the tomatoes into it and mix well. Wait till tomatoes turn slightly mushy and then add the chili,coriander,meat masala,turmeric powders into it and mix.
6. After few seconds, add the soya chunks and mix.
7. Then add about 2 cups of water,salt  and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, increase heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes..
8. Then add the coconut milk and cook on low till it simmers  and starts to boil. You can boil it for a minute and then turn off the heat.
9.Add coriander leaves and serve with rice.





Notes:
1. Maximum water should be removed from the soya chunks before putting it to gravy.Else it wont absorb much spices and flavor and will be bland.
2. Cook for good time in the flavorful spice gravy, so that its absorbed by soya chuks.
3. Add more chili powder if needed. This is on low spice level with above mentioned amount.




38 comments:

  1. Looks rich and delicious Reshmi. nice clicks

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  2. Love the twist,curry looks delicious Reshmi.

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  3. Reshmi, I love how you have arranged the soy chunks in the middle of the bowl and the gravy on the side. I love soy chunks - recipe looks yum!

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  4. love the cutleries.yummy clicks.tempting curry.

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  5. Very irresistible and flavourful soya chunk masala..Who can resist to it.

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  6. wow delicious curry reshmi,loved the clicks:)

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  7. oooh with coconut....its a diff dish ti me..:) need to give it a try

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  8. Soya chunk curry is one of my childhood favourites.Delicious clicks,Reshmi..:)

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  9. looks healthy n yummy.....fab clicks

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  10. Protein rich curry..this is our family favorite!

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  11. I love soya chunks a lot. Delicious and flavorful curry..

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  12. curry looks so delicious and inviting, nice presentation and clicks..

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  13. I also tried cooking with soya chunks 2 to 3 times..but always ended up in a mess..never tasted good...as you said maybe the method of cooking....let me try this one day...Looks very delicious.

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  14. Fb presentation Rreshmi..Simply amazing curry..Slurp

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  15. Delicious curry.. Amazing clicks Reshmi....

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  16. Yummy treat Reshmi..Bursting with proteins..What a bowl !

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  17. Never tried with coconut milk.. This curry looks delicious Reshmi :-)

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  18. Looks so amazing..I am sure your family must have loved it!!

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  19. Awesome snaps :) Me too not a fan of soya chunks.. But urs look very inviting :)

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  20. wow !never use coconut , quite interesting

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  21. i love tis combo..soy chunks with rice..

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  22. looks very healthy n yummy..:)

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  23. Wow! Soya chunks curry looks so yummy! Drooling over here,Reshmi!! :)
    http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

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  24. awesome click as always :) it looks like non-veg curry.. perfectly made..

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  25. love soya chunks always, nice curry with coconut milk.

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  26. Mouthwatering soya curry, looks fabulous dear.

    today's post:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/04/ragda-patties.html

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  27. healthy n comforting curry, delicious so...

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  28. Goodness all the way. These soy chunks are great for the protein factor. I do use them for my cooking as well.

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  29. i absolutely soy chunks - adding coconut milk sounds like a great idea :)

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  30. looks very delicious and healthy with high protien

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  31. Thanks for sharing this blog with us.Find healthy Soya Bari .

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