Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
22
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories266.2 kcal (13%)
Total Fat11 g (16%)
Carbs25 g (10%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein20.1 g (40%)
Sodium409.8 mg (20%)
Fiber9.3 g (33%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
4 tablespoonsoil
5red dry chillies
optional, substitute with 1 teaspoon of red chilli flakes
2onions
large, sliced thin
curry leaves
substitute with a bay leaf
2 Tablespoonsginger and garlic paste
2tomatoes
large, cut into wedges
1 teaspoonturmeric powder
3 heaped tablespoonscurry powder
try making with Jaffna curry powder for a change
1 teaspoonchilli powder
2 tablespoontomato ketchup
add 1 more tablespoon to give more flavor
200gsoya chunks
salt
to season
2 teaspoonsmustard seeds
2 teaspoonsgaram masala powder
Instructions
Step 1
Soak soya meat in kettle of hot water till spongey (cover with plate while soaking).
Step 2
Squeeze out soya meat, coat in oil, air fry for 10 mins and put aside.
Step 3
In a separate pot, over medium heat, pour in the oil(4 tbs), followed by dry red or green chillies(2-3), mustard seeds, onions(1 large), curry leaves(a sprig), ginger-garlic paste(1tbsp) and tomato(1).
Step 4
Cook the ingredients for 7-10 minutes or until the onions turn slightly golden and the tomato wedges become easy to crush with your wooden spoon.
Step 5
Reduce heat if you notice the ingredients sticking to the pan but continue cooking over low heat.
Step 6
Once the ingredients in the pan turn soft, add turmeric(1/2 tsp), curry powder(1 and 1/2 tbs), garam masala, chilli powder(1/2 tsp), and salt to season and combine all ingredients well, finally add the tomato sauce(1 tbs).
Step 7
Mix all the ingredients in the pan well and make sure the spices are not sticking to the pan.
Step 8
Check the taste and make the necessary adjustments to suit you.
Step 9
You can add more curry powder(1 teaspoon more)if you find the curry taste is not coming through.
Step 10
Pour in enough water to make a thick gravey, gently stir and let the gravy thicken over low heat.
Step 11
Once the gravy cooks for 5 minutes, add the soya chunks.
Step 12
Mix well, cover halfway with a lid and let the curry slow simmer for another 15-20 minutes until gravy thickens and you notice they cover the soya chunks as well.
Step 13
Season with salt if necessary, and remove from heat.
Step 14
Keep top on pot and slow flavours to soak into soya for at least an hour.