Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Soya chunks-Peas Kurma... a pressure cooker recipe

Soya chunks Kurma


Ingredients
  • Mini Soya Chunks– 3 cups
  • Fresh or dried Green peas (if you are using dried one,then soak overnight)
  • Meat Masala – 3 tbsp
  • Red chilly powder – 1 tsp 
  • Onion (sliced) – 1 large
  • Tomato (sliced) – 2 large
  • Green Chillies (slit) – 2
  • Curry Leaves – A sprig
  • Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Ginger Paste -2 tsp
  • Garlic Paste – 2 tsp
  • Tomato Sauce – 1 tbsp (optional)
  • 2 cups milk
  • Coriander leaves/Cilantro – A few
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – As required
  • Water – As required
Preparation Method
  • Soak the Soya chunks in hot water for around 15 minutes. Squeeze out the water and clean the soya chunks and drain out excess water if any. 
  • Marinate the soya pieces with  ginger garlic paste,salt and meat masala powder for 5-6 minutes..
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker ,add sliced onions and saute till the onions are translucent.
  • Add slit green chillies, chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes are cooked properly.
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp chilly powder, 1 tsp coriander powder,1/2 tsp pepper powder  and stir fry for a few minutes.
  • Add the marinated soya chunks along with soaked or fresh peas, 1 tbsp tomato sauce and some salt if required . Add some water (around 1/4 cup) so that the gravy has some water content.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the chopped cilantro leaves and mix well.
  • Cover and pressure cook  for another 15-20 minutes or take two whistle , till the gravy is fully coated on the soya pieces.
  • After few minutes open the lid and add milk to the gravy and cook again for 2-3 minutes.
  • Garnish with remaining coriander leaves.
  • Serve along with rice or chapathi.