Minced Soya and Leek Curry

Ingredients;
Minced Soya-2 cups(I used savory meal maker)
Leek-1, finely sliced
Ginger-1tbsp,minced
Garlic-1tbsp, minced
Green chillies-2 slit lengthwise
Tomatoes- 2 pureed
Whole spices-2cardamoms,4cloves,1inch cinnamon
Chilli powder-2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Garam Masala-1/2tsp
Water-200mls
Oil-2tbsp
Coriander leaves for garnish
Butter-1tbsp (optional)
Salt as per taste

In a pan or pressure cooker heat the oil and add in the wholespices and roast for a minute.
To this add the leek, ginger, garlic and chillies. Saute it with a pinch of salt.When the leeks are half done.Add in the powdered soices and roast it for a minute followed by the minced soya. Mix well.Pour the pureed tomatoes. Add salt and water and allow to pressure cook for 1 whistle. After the cooker cools down open the lid and let the gravy thicken. If making in a pan by the time the gravy thickens the soya will be cooked.
Garnish with coriander leaves. Add the butter before serving. Allow it to melt in the gravy.
Serve with rotis, naans, bread or rice!!!

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Turnip/Shalgam and Soyamince Curry

Ingredients;
Baby Turnips-2,peeled and cubed
Soyachunk mince-11/2cup
Onion-1,medium,finely chopped
Ginger- garlic paste-1tsp
Tomato-1,chopped
Chilli powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Cumin powder-1/2tsp
Yogurt-3tbsp
Water-11/2cups
Coriander-chopped
Green chillies-2,slit
Salt as per taste
Oil-2tsp

Heat the oil in a cooker.Add the ginger garlic paste.Roast it for a minute and then add the onion.Allow it to cook.Add the soyamince,turnips,powdered spices,salt and yogurt.Pour the water.Allow to cook for 2 whistles.Open the cooker when it cools down.Thicken the sauce as per your desired consistency.Garnish with coriander leaves and slit chillies.
Serve with bread or rice!!!!!!!!

Beef-Soya chunk Kheema

Ingredients;
Beef-1/2kg
Soya chunk-1cup,soaked and drained
Fresh peas-1/2cup
Potatoes-2,cut into cubes
Onons-2 medium,finely chopped
Tomatoes-2,chopped
Ginger-1/2inch,minced
Garlic-3cloves,minced
Coriander leaves-3sprigs,finely chopped
Chilli powder-11/2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
Coconut chips-3tbsp
Water-21/2cups
Oil 2tbsp
Salt as per taste

In a food processor mince the beef and soya chunks together.In a pressure cooker add 1tbsp oil,splutter the mustard seeds.Add in the onions,ginger and garlic and saute it for 3 to 4 mins on a medium flame.Next add in the chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala,turmeric and salt.Saute it for a minute and then add the tomatoes.Allow it to cook until the tomatoes soften.Add in the mince,peas and potatoes.Pour in the water.Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles.Allow the cooker to cool down.Next add the pepper powder,adjust the salt.Sprinkle in the coriander leaves.In a pan add remaining 1tbsp oil and fry the coconut chips until brown.pour this over the curry and close the lid .Leave it for 10 mins.
Serve with rice,chappati or bread!!!!!!!

You may use lamb or mutton mince

Adjust  the spices as per your taste

Tofu stir fry

This is the first time I tried tofu and  am grading paneer  second to tofu.The texture is so so good.

Ingredients;
Tofu-200gms,cubed
Onion-1,medium,sliced thin lengthwise
Bell pepper-1,sliced lengthwise
Ginger garlic-minced,1tbsp
Green chillies-2,slit lengthwise
Garam masala-1tsp
Soya sauce-2tbsp
Tomato/Hoisin sauce-1tbsp
Spring onions-2 chopped
Coriander leaves-2 sprigs,chopped(optional)
Cornflour-2tsp,mixed with water to form a smooth liquid
Oil-2tbsp
Salt as per taste

Coat the tofu with garam masala and salt.Add oil into a pan and fry the tofus.Remove it and then add ginger garlic followed by onion,pepper and chillies.Cook it for a minute then add the tofus and the sauces.Mix well and add the water.Let it come to boil to add the cornflour mix.The gravy will thicken and coat the tofu and veggies.
Garnish with spring onions and coriander leaves.

Serve with chappatis or fried rice!!!!

Soyabean thoran(soyabean cooked with coconut)

'SOYABEAN' everyone advocate the health benefits of it and soya chunks is the form I have tried and sort of like it but don't love it but surely fell in love with the actual bean.Actually tried this for my dad who hates soyachunks and Papa I am sure you will love it too.

Ingredients;
Soyabean-1cup raw or if dried ones soak in water with some salt until it doubles in size
Coconut-1/2cup,grated
Turmeric-1tsp
Cumin seeds-1tsp
Garlic-2cloves
Green chillies-2
Oil-1tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-1sprig(optional)
Red chillies-2(optional)
Salt as per taste.

Pressure cook the soyabeans with water salt and 1/2tsp turmeric for 3 whistles.Dry grind the coconut with the cuminseeds,garlic,green chillies and 1/2tsp turmeric.Now in a pan heat the oil,splutter the mustards add in the red chillies and curryleaves.Drain out any water from the beans and add it to the tadka,Mix and make a well in the centre.To this add the ground coconut mix.Cover  it with the beans.Put the lid on and cook on low to medium flame for 3 to 4 mins.Mix well.

Serve with rice,rotis and my fav kanji!!!!!!!!