soya Chunk Masala /Meal Maker Masala

(from Nandini’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.kothiyavunu.com/2011/03/soya-chunk-meal-maker-masala.html

Categories: Gravy

Ingredients

  • Soya Chunks (Nutrella or any other brand) : 1 packet
  • Onion : 1 big, (finely sliced)
  • Tomatoes : 2 medium (finely chopped)
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste : 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp
  • Meat Masala : 3 tbsp
  • Curry leaves : 1 sprig
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing
  • Oil : 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • For Grinding Masala Powder :
  • Cinnamon : 1 inch piece
  • Cloves : 4
  • Green Cardamom: 2
  • Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp
  • Fennel Seeds : 1/2 tsp
  • Whole Black Pepper : 5-7 (increase or decrease according to your tolerance)

Directions

  1. Place the soya chunks in a bowl and fill it up with enough hot water so that the soya chunks are completely immersed. Leave it aside for 20-25 minutes. After soaking in water, the soya chunks would appear double in volume. Squeeze all the water from the soya chunks.

  2. Dry roast the meat masala, red chilli powder for couple of minutes and remove from the fire.

  3. Marinate the soy chunk with roasted meat masala and red chilli powder, salt to taste for 10-20 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile dry roast the spices listed above “For Grinding Masala” and ground to fine powder and set it aside.

  5. Heat 1tbsp oil in pan/kadai and saute onions till translucent.

  6. Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and saute for couple of minutes.

  7. Add tomatoes, adjust the salt and cook till they turn soft and mushy.

  8. Add the marinated soya chunks, mix well and 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook over low medium heat until it start to ooze out water.

  9. Now remove the lid, combine well and cook until all the water evaporates.

  10. . Add the grounded spice powder, remaining 1 tbsp oil, fresh curry leaves, combine well and dry roast it in medium heat till browned up (Note : Stir in between to avoid burning and it takes 30-45 minutes approximately).

  11. . Once soya chunk masala have attained the dark brown color then remove from the fire.

  12. . Garnish with coriander leaves.

  13. . Tasty Soya chunk /Meal maker Masala is ready to serve. Serve as a side dish for rice or with Indian breads

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