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Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This Soya chunks masala dry recipe is a healthy and tasty side-dish. It goes well with rice, chapathi and any Indian breads.

Soya Chunks Masala Dry

Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. It is a healthy and tasty side-dish. It goes well with rice and Indian breads. It makes a good replacement for meat.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings 4 serving
Calories 145 kcal
Author Jane Jojo

Ingredients

  • 100 Grams soya chunks (2 cups)

Marinate

  • 1 Teaspoon pepper Powder
  • 1.5 Teaspoons chilli Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Masala Gravy

  • 2 onion (medium size)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon turmeric Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons coriander Powder
  • 1.5 Teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon fennel powder (optional)
  • 1 tomato (large size)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil/ coconut oil / sunflower oil
  • 2 sprig curry leaves numbers
  • 4 tablespoon coriander leaves
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Place the soya chunks in a bowl and fill it up with enough hot water so that the soya chunks are completely immersed. Leave it aside for 20 minutes.
    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.
  2. After soaking in water, the soya chunks would appear double in volume. Squeeze all the water from the soya chunks. I prefer to cut soya chunk pieces into smaller ones.
    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.

  3. Marinate it with pepper powder, chilli powder, ginger(crushed), garlic(crushed) and salt for 10 minutes.

    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.
  4. Heat oil in pan/kadai. Add onions, curry leaves and some salt. Salt absorbs moisture from onion and helps onion to get cooked fast. Saute it well until onions turn light brown.
    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.

  5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Fry it well.

    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.
  6. Add tomato and mix it well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.

  7. Add marinated soya and 1 cup water. Adjust salt. Cover and cook it for 15 minutes.

  8. Now open the lid and cook until the water evaporates.
    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.
  9. Add coriander leaves and mix it. To have a perfect dry, add 2 - 3 tsps oil. Saute it well until it turns dark in color. ** This is probably the key step in this recipe.
    Soya chunks cooked in chilly and spices. This soya chunks masala dry / stir fry is a healthy and tasty side-dish. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.
  10. Serve it with rice or Indian breads. Enjoy :)

Recipe Video

Soya Chunks Masala Dry

Recipe Notes

It is an awesome soya stir fry preparation. It is rich in protein, vitamins and helps reducing cholesterol. In short a perfect ingredient to work and experiment with.

The spices and flavors in this recipe can be adjusted as per your taste buds. You can play with your favorite set of spices, but do stick to preparation method. Soya chunks can taste awful if not treated as desired.

Tip: Cut soya chunks into smaller pieces, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Soya Chunks Masala Dry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 588mg26%
Potassium 153mg4%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Vitamin C 31.5mg38%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.