Soya Chunks Curry

Ingredients

• 2 cups 3.90 oz/ 111 g soya chunks
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 medium size red onion (5.65 oz/ 161 g, sliced thinly)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry paste
• 2 to 3 green chilies (optional)
• 1/4 cup fine chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   In a big mixing bowl, soak the soya chunks in hot water along with ½ teaspoon salt for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the chunks would puff up and get spongy. Squeeze the water from the chunks and keep it in a bowl. Discard the water.

2. 2

   Place a heavy bottom pan on medium heat and pour the oil.

3. 3

   Once the oil heats up, drop the cumin seeds and fennel seeds. Let it sizzle for a few seconds and then, drop the sliced onion.

4. 4

   Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, turmeric and sauté for about 3 minutes or until the onions are softened and turn mild golden brown.

5. 5

   Add the curry paste, sauté and then, drop the soft soya chunks. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Pour 1½ cup of water and green chilies (optional). Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Finally, add half of the chopped cilantro and give it a stir. Taste for salt and add any, if required.

7. 7

   Sprinkle rest of the finely chopped cilantro on top and serve warm.