Soya Chunks Sabji

Soya Chunks Sabji is totally delicious and nutritious. Relish with phulka or paratha.

Also try: Punjabi Dum Aloo, Chole Masala, Chana Dal or Masoor Dal.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North Indian

Time: Preparation – 15 mins, Marination – 30 mins, Cooking – 25 mins, Total – 1 hour 10 mins.

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

1. Soya Chunks – 1 cup
2. Curd – 1/2 cup
3. Onion – 1 medium-large (blend to a smooth paste)
4. Tomato – 3 medium-large (blend to a smooth paste)
5. Ginger-Garlic Paste – 2 tsp
6. Green Chili – 2-3 (blend along with tomatoes)
7. Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
8. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
9. Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
10. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
11. Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
12. Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
13. Black Cardamom – 1
14. Bay Leaf – 1
15. Cloves – 2
16. Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi) – 1.5 tsp
17. Cream – 2 tbsp
18. Oil – 3 tbsp
19. Coriander leaves to garnish
20. Water to cook soya chunks
21. Salt to taste.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML.

How to make Soya Chunks Sabji:

1. Cook soya chunks as per instructions on the pack. Keep aside
2. Take a mixing bowl and add curd, cumin powder, 1/2 tsp kasuri methi, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste & salt. Mix well and add boiled soya chunks, coat well and marinate for 30 mins
3. Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaf, black cardamom & cloves. Saute until fragrant
4. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter
5. Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, saute until fragrant
6. Add onion paste and saute until golden brown
7. Add tomato-green chili paste, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder. Cook until oil separates
8. Add crushed kasuri methi, marinated soya chunks and salt. Mix and cook covered for 12-15 mins on low-medium flame, stirring occasionally
9. Add cream, garam masala powder and coriander leaves. Mix and cook for a min, your Soya Chunks Sabji is ready.