meal maker curry with marinated sauce - meat substitute | soya chunks recipe | soya chunks gravy

meal maker (soy chunks)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is lower in calories, while chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk can mimic creaminess at a lower cost.

In a large vessel, take enough water and add 1 tsp salt; bring to a boil.

Add 1½ cup soya chunks and boil for 8 minutes or until the soya softens; drain and rinse in cold water.

Squeeze off the water from soya chunks and transfer to a large bowl.

Add ½ cup curd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp kasuri methi, and ½ tsp salt; mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

In a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil; add 2 bay leaf, 5 cloves, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon, and 1 tsp cumin; sauté on low flame until aromatic.

Add 1 onion and sauté until golden brown.

Add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, and ½ tsp coriander powder; sauté until aromatic.

Add marinated soya and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 1½ cup tomato puree and cook until it thickens slightly.

Add ½ cup cashew paste and ½ tsp salt; mix well and cook until oil separates from the curry.

Adjust the consistency of gravy by adding water as required; add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.

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