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Soya Chunks Curry Recipe

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Soya Chunks Curry Recipe (aka Meal Maker Curry or Nutrella Curry) is an easy, protein-rich, and healthy alternative that you can make in an Instant Pot. This is made by adding soya chunks (nuggets) with peas in an onion-tomato masala.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot
Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

BOILING SOYA CHUNKS

FOR MAKING RECIPE:

Instructions
 

Boiling Soya Chunks:

  • Add soya chunks in water and boil them. Or you can also add soya chunks in boiling water, and let it boil for another 2-3 minutes. Once boiled, strain the liquid and keep it aside.

Instant Pot Cooking:

  • Add oil to the Instant Pot and press 'Saute'. Once hot, add onions. When onion starts to change the color, add tomatoes. When the masala turns mushy, grind it using an immersion blender.
  • Then add all the spices (Garam Masala Powder, Red Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, and Amchur Powder) and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
  • Add boiled Soya Chunks and peas to it. If you like, you can add any other vegetable at this time (beans, carrots, potatoes, etc.) and add water to it.
  • Close the lid and pressure cook. With the vent in the sealing position, pressure cook for 3 minutes.
    Once the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally (NPR) for 5 minutes. then do Quick Release, by turning the vent to the venting position.
  • When steam is released, open the lid. transfer Soya Chunks & Peas Curry in a bowl and garnish with some cilantro leaves. Serve with Rice or any Indian Flatbread.

Stove-Top Cooking:

  • Add oil in the pressure cooker, and when oil is hot add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. When they start to change the color, add tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes till they turn mushy.
  • Then grind the masala in a grinder. Add oil to the cooker and add cumin seeds in it. When they splutter, add the pureed onion-tomato masala.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes till the oil starts to separate. Add all the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
  • Add soya chunks, peas, water, and salt to the pot and close the lid. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles at medium-high heat and turn off the stove.
  • When steam is released, open the lid. transfer Soya Chunks & Peas Curry in a bowl and garnish with some cilantro leaves. Serve with Rice or any Indian Flatbread.

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Notes

HOW TO SERVE SOYA CHUNKS CURRY WITH?
You can serve soya chunks of curry with rice or roti/chapatti. This curry also goes great with any Indian flatbread.
HOW TO STORE IT?
You can store it in the refrigerator or in the freezer, but the taste will remain the same. You can store leftover Soya Chunks & Peas Curry in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. And in the freezer in an air-tight container for 1-2 months. Before using the freezer-stored, just thaw and heat it in the microwave or in a pan on the stove-top until hot.
TIPS
  • The first and foremost tip is to boil the soya chunks before adding them to any recipe. They have starch in them, so it's recommended to boil them first before using them in any recipe.
  • I have used mini soya chunks. but if you're using big soya chunks then after boiling, cut them in half.
  • I use frozen peas, so I soak them in water for 5- 10 minutes before using them in the recipe. 
  • Then I make onion- tomato masala. If the masala is not red enough, you can always add tomato paste or Kashmiri red chili powder to give it the desired color.
  • You can add cream or yogurt to the recipe, but without it too Soya Chunks curry tastes good.
Nutrition Facts
Soya Chunks Curry Recipe
Serving Size
 
2 people
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
194
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
29
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
304
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
816
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
 
105
mg
11
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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