Ingredients- 1 sprig curry leaves, 1/2 tsp cumin, ¾ to 1 cup soya chunks, 2 tomatoes, 1 large onion(sliced), 1 Pinch hing, 1 to 2 green chilies sliced, ¾ to 1 tsp GINGER GARLIC PASTE, Salt as needed, ½ tsp red chili powder, ½ to ¾ tsp GARAM MASALA or kitchen king masala, 2 tsp Oil, Coriander leaves to garnish.
Procedure-
- Boil soya chunks in a lot of water for 3 to 5 minutes depending on the size, Leave them in the water for a while. Rinse them at least twice and squeeze off the excess water and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin and curry leaves. Saute till cumin begins to splutter.
- This step is optional. Marinate soya chunks with 1/2 tsp of ginger garlic paste, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Keep this aside for 15 mins.
- Add hing, chili, onions and fry till they turn translucent.
- Add ginger garlic and fry till the raw smell goes away.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and turmeric. Fry till mushy.
- Add chili powder and masala powder. Mix and fry.
- Add soaked nuggets and mix everything well.
- Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes without burning.
- Fry on medium heat for 2 mins until a good aroma comes out.
- Garnish soya chunks fry with coriander leaves.
