South indian soya meat

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:03:07 GMT

Step 1

Soak soya meat in kettle of hot water till spongey (cover with plate while soaking).

Step 2

Squeeze out soya meat, coat in oil, air fry for 10 mins and put aside.

Step 3

In a separate pot, over medium heat, pour in the oil(4 tbs), followed by dry red or green chillies(2-3), mustard seeds, onions(1 large), curry leaves(a sprig), ginger-garlic paste(1tbsp) and tomato(1).

Step 4

Cook the ingredients for 7-10 minutes or until the onions turn slightly golden and the tomato wedges become easy to crush with your wooden spoon.

Step 5

Reduce heat if you notice the ingredients sticking to the pan but continue cooking over low heat.

Step 6

Once the ingredients in the pan turn soft, add turmeric(1/2 tsp), curry powder(1 and 1/2 tbs), garam masala, chilli powder(1/2 tsp), and salt to season and combine all ingredients well, finally add the tomato sauce(1 tbs).

Step 7

Mix all the ingredients in the pan well and make sure the spices are not sticking to the pan.

Step 8

Check the taste and make the necessary adjustments to suit you.

Step 9

You can add more curry powder(1 teaspoon more)if you find the curry taste is not coming through.

Step 10

Pour in enough water to make a thick gravey, gently stir and let the gravy thicken over low heat.

Step 11

Once the gravy cooks for 5 minutes, add the soya chunks.

Step 12

Mix well, cover halfway with a lid and let the curry slow simmer for another 15-20 minutes until gravy thickens and you notice they cover the soya chunks as well.

Step 13

Season with salt if necessary, and remove from heat.

Step 14

Keep top on pot and slow flavours to soak into soya for at least an hour.

2 liked

0 disliked