Name: Soya Nuggets Curry recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup soya nuggets, soaked in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes & drained / squeezed; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 2-3 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste; 1 tomato, chopped; salt to taste; 1 tbsp. red chili powder; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 2 tbsp. yoghurt; 1 tsp. kasuri methi (dry mint leaves), crushed; coriander leaves to garnish

ABOUT Soya Nuggets Curry RECIPE

Protein rich, healthy and delicious, this Soya Nuggets Curry makes for a perfect side dish with either chapattis, jeera rice, plain steamed rice, plain biryani or pulao. It is a great substitute to meat and tastes just as yummy as any mutton curry. Make them more appetizing by adding some green peas.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1 cup soya nuggets, soaked in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes & drained / squeezed
1/2 cup frozen green peas
2-3 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tomato, chopped
salt to taste
1 tbsp. red chili powder
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
2 tbsp. yoghurt
1 tsp. kasuri methi (dry mint leaves), crushed
coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds and bay leaves. Saute for a few seconds. Add the onion and fry till light brown.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the dry spices (except salt) mixed with a little water. Saute till the oil separates.
Now add the tomatoes and cook till it is mashed.
Add the yoghurt and kasuri methi. Give it a stir and
drop in the soya nuggets and salt. Mix well.
Add 1 cup water and the peas. Cover and continue to simmer till the gravy is slightly thick.
When done, switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves. is slightly thick.
Serve as a side dish with either rice or chapatis. It goes very well with naan, tandoori roti, jeera rice, plain biryani or pulao.

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