Soya Chunks Masala Curry With Fried Coconut/Varutharacha Soya Chunks Masala Curry

Ingredients:-

Soya chunk- 1 cup

Onion cut into medium cubes-1/2 cup

Tomato,chopped-1 medium

Potato,cut into medium cubes-1medium

Grated coconut-1/2 cup

Garlic pods-2-3 nos;

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Coriander powder-1 tbsp

Red chilli powder-1/4 tsp

Whole Black pepper-5-7 nos; or use pepper powder ½ tsp

Chicken masala powder-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves-1 strand

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Directions:-

·         Soak soya chunks into the hot water for 30 minutes.

·         Discard the water and squeeze the excess water off the soya chunk and keep it aside (I cut the soya chunks into two halves)

·          Pressure cook soya chunks with salt ,  little water and keep it aside.

·         Meanwhile roast the coconut, 2 tbsp onion, whole black pepper, garlic until coconut become brown in color.

·         Finally add coriander powder, red chilli powder, chicken masala powder and roast for 1-2 minutes.

·         Grind the above roasted coconut mixture with water and make a smooth paste.

·         Heat oil in a pan and add onion and sauté till onion become transparent.

·         Add the tomato, sauté for 2-3 minutes, and then add the potato cubes.

·         Add the ground coconut paste into mixture and sauté for 2-4 minutes.

·         Finally add the cooked soya chunks and close the lid, cook it for 5-10 minutes.

·         Garnish with coriander, curry leaves.

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