20 February 2010

Soya Nuggets in Tomato Gravy


I've always had a fascination for soya nuggets and remember fishing them from the rice in Soya biryani or in any gravy they were in ... While I was staying over at a friends place until I got a rented place of my own in Hyd, I remember making this one evening for my friends kid, as an accompaniment with roti's..... and he polished the entire bowl :)

Here is what you will need :


  • Soya chunks : 1 small bowl
  • Tomato : 4 medium
  • Cumin powder : 1 Tsp
  • Green chillies : 2
  • Ginger garlic paste : ½ Tsp
  • Corn flour : 1 Tbsp heaped
  • Salt : To taste
  • Turmeric powder : A pinch
  • Coriander powder : 1 tsp
  • Garam masala : 1-1/2 Tsp
  • Kasoori methi : 2 Tsp
  • Oil : 1-2 Tsp
  • Mustard seeds : ½ Tsp
  • Curry leaves : 8-10

How I made it :


  • Soak Soya chunks for about 20 minutes in warm salted water.
  • Squeeze extra water and keep aside.
  • Make puree of tomatoes and green chillies. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds and add curry leaves.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till it gets light brown.
  • Add tomato puree, mix all spices and fry on low flame.
  • Dissolve corn flour in some cold water and add into gravy. Adjust the thickness with water.
  • Add soya chunks and cover the lid.
  • Cook for about 5-7 minutes on low flame.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve with chapatti or rice and ghee :)

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