Soya chunk curry

 

Soya chunk curry
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 4
  • Serving size: 250 grams
  • Calories: 276
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated fat: 7 g
  • Trans fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 305 mg
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 8 mg
Recipe type: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Indian
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When considering that India is predominantly a vegetarian country, it should not be a surprise to find texturised vegetable protein as an option to make Indian curriesTVP is used as an alternative to meat not only because it is so economical but also because they are just downright tasty. This is especially so when used to make curries The following is a basic curry recipe that one would use when using lamb, beef or chicken. The meat side of things, though, of course, and the length of time it takes to cook has been changed
Ingredients
  • Soya chunks – one cup {dried)
  • Ripe tomatoes – three medium ( Roughly chopped)
  • Bell peppers- one green ( Topped and seeds removed . Sliced into strips)
  • Green Chillies – three to four (topped and chopped)
  • Chilli powder – ½ tablespoon
  • Onion – one medium ( finely chopped)
  • Garlic two cloves
  • Ginger paste - one tablespoon
  • Mustard oil – two tablespoons
  • Ghee - one tablespoon (optional for vegan Replace with a tablespoon of vegetable oil)
  • Bay leaves – three
  • Madras curry powder – 2 tablespoons
  • Green coriander – small handful ( chopped)
Instructions
  1. Reconstitute the Soya chunks ( read pack for instructions, but about a one-to-one ratio in hot water)
  2. Heat the ghee and mustard oil to a medium heat in skillet
  3. Add the onions. Fry until beginning to change colour
  4. Add the garlic and ginger . Fry gently for a minute
  5. Add the bay leaves, curry and Chilli powders. Cook for two to three minutes
  6. Add the Soya chunks and coat in the Masala
  7. Now add the tomatoes and ½ a cup of water
  8. Cook for about 30 minutes until the sauce has reduced
  9. Add the chopped coriander
  10. Stir through and serve
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