Name: Dry Soya Matar Sabzi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Textured Soy Protein Chunks, mini chunks preferred, boiled and squeezed dry; ½ cup Green Peas, fresh or frozen; 1 large Onion, finely chopped; 1 large Tomato, pureed or finely chopped; 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste, fresh; 2 Green Chili Pepper, finely chopped; 2 tbsp Cooking Oil, neutral oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, jeera; ½ tsp Ground Turmeric, haldi; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, adjust to taste; 1½ tsp Ground Coriander, dhania; ½ tsp Garam Masala, for flavor; 1 tsp Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped

45 mintotal

30 min hands-on15 min hands-off

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Medium

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Method

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the squeezed soya chunks and roast them for 3-4 minutes on medium heat until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
3–4 min
In the same pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add the chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and chopped green chillies. Sauté until the raw smell vanishes.
Add the tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the masala releases oil.
Toss in the green peas and the roasted soya chunks. Mix well so the masala coats everything thoroughly.
Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of water, cover the pan, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. This helps the soya chunks absorb the flavors without making it a gravy.
5 min
Remove the lid, sprinkle garam masala, and mix. Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander.

How to tell it's done

Spongy, chewy soya chunks and soft green peas tightly enveloped in a thick, savory, dry onion-tomato coating.

Getting it right

Tip

Squeezing out all the water from the boiled soya chunks is the most important step. If they hold water, they won't absorb the delicious masala.

What to serve it with

A protein-packed dry sabzi perfect for wrapping inside a roti or serving with Dal Chawal.

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