Thursday 12 November 2015

Odia Style Aloo Soya chunks Curry

Serve-4.  
Cooking time- 30 – 40 minutes
Ingredients:

  • Soya chunks- 2 cups
  • Potato (slit in halves)- 4 in number
  • Tomato -3
  • Onion (grated)-1 cup
  • Ginger (grated )-2 tsp
  • Garlic (finely chopped)-2tsp
  • Green chilly (chopped)-2 tsp
  • Asafetida-1/2 pinch
  • Cumin seeds-2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder-1 tsp
  • Coriander powder-2 tsp
  • Kashmiri/ deggi mirch-1 tsp
  • Red chilly powder-1 tsp
  • Garam masala-1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil-3 tbsp
  • Chopped coriander-1/2 cup
  • Water- 10 cups

Method:
  • Boil 2 cup water in a pan ,add soy chunks ,stir for 5 minutes.Take them out and squeeze excess water.Keep aside.
  • Boil 2 cup water in a pan ,add tomatoes,let it in the water for 5 minute.Take out and remove the skin. Chop in small pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker,add asafetida and cumin seeds.
  • As popping starts add grated ginger,sauté and add grated onions.
  • Stir till color starts changing a little brown,add potato halves. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Now add all spices and salt,stir for 2 minutes.
  • Now add all spices and salt,stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and green chilly,sauté till oil comes out.(it will take 10 minutes).
  • Add squeezed soya chunks,mix with masala and add 4 cups of water.(Add water accordingly you want your consistency ).
  • Close the lid and let it cook for 2 whistles.When all steam evaporates,open the lid and cook again for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with bread,chapati,paratha,rice or naan.
  • Serve-4.  Cooking time-30 – 40 minutes.






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