Soyabean Curry

Soyabean is an extremely good source of protein. There are many forms in which soya proteins can be added to regular diet; amongst which one is using soya chunks. This is a hot favourite of the spouse. For my parent’s home too, this is a regular since my mom is a vegetarian and soya beans provide her a good source of protein. My mother being a Jain kind of vegetarian, when we cook for her we omit the onion and garlic.

Ingredients –

  • Soya Chunks
  • Potatoes
  • Oil & Ghee
  • Bayleaves
  • Garam Mashla/ Garam Masala – whole and powder/paste
  • Onion- Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Tomato
  • Salt

Preparation –

  • Boil the soya chunks and let them drain
  • Peel potatoes and cut them in chunks
  • Heat oil in a pan ( you can add ghee to this).
  • Temper the oil with bayleaves and the whole garam masala (cinnamon, cardamom and cloves – crushed coarsely)
  • Add the Onion- Ginger- Garlic paste to this and sauté
  • Now add chopped tomatoes
  • Now add the cubed potatoes and start sautéing it well. Ensure that they don’t burn
  • After some time add the soya chunks.
  • Now mix chili, turmeric, cumin powder in water and add it to the soya chunks in the pan.
  • Add salt to taste and keep stirring.
  • Add garam masala powder.
  • Please ensure that it doesn’t become too dry and nor should the gravy be too thin.
  • Once the potato pieces are done, check for the consistency of the gravy and serve hot.