Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Soya spicy curry


Soya bean is also known as “the Wonder or Golden bean", and is a treasure trove of many nutrients. It provides all the 8 essential amino acids, necessary for the body and also increases the good cholesterol (HDL), which is good for the heart. Soya beans are the most nutritious vegetables with rich protein content.

Ingredients:
Soya - 1 cup
Oil - 4 Tbsp
Khuskhus - 2 Tbsp
Jeera - 2 Tbsp
Cashew nuts - 2 Tbsp(Optional)
Coriander leaves (Chopped) - 2Tbsp
Onions - 3
Tomatoes - 2
Slit green chilies - 2
Ginger garlic paste - 1tsp
Chilli powder - 1tsp
Salt - to taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
Sugar - 1/2tsp (optional)

Method:
Wash soya flakes and cook in one cup of water till tender and all water dries up. Chop and grind two onions, tomatoes, cashew nuts, khuskhus, and jeera into a smooth paste, along with turmeric powder, chilli powder and ginger garlic paste. Heat oil in a kadai, add the remaining chopped onion and green chilies and fry till the onion turns light gold in color. Add the ground paste and fry on a low flame till the raw smell goes and the oil starts seeping out. Add cooked soya flakes, salt, sugar and one cup of water. Simmer on a low flame till it becomes to a thick gravy. Serve with hot rotis or bread, garnished with coriander leaves

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