Soya chunks masala | Soya balls masala

Akila — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:13:00 +0000

Soya chunks masala | soya balls masala recipe is a tasty north Indian side dish which goes very well with roti, chappathi or naan. It can also be taken for pulao or biryani.

Soya chunks masala | soya balls masala recipe with easy step by step instructions for your easy understanding and learning.

How to make Soya Chunks Masala

Soya chunks or the meal maker are my kids favorite (even mine) and they love it when I do this Soya Chunks Fry. But this soya chunks masala I tasted in one of the Indian food court here and I liked the taste. So tried to my best to get the same taste. But I added fenugreek leaves to this masala, as I like to add in the North Indian Curries. I had it with Paneer Pulao as mentioned in my last post.

You can try some other soya chunks recipes below

Soya chunks fry

Soya balls gravy

Soya chunks cutlet

Hotel style meal maker gravy

Ingredients

Soya balls – 1 cup
Onion – 2
Tomato – 2
Ginger garlic paste – 1.5 tsp
Chilli powder – 1.5 tsp
Coriander – 1 tsp
Turmeric – a pinch
Fenugreek leaves – 1 tbsp
Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
Yoghurt/curd – 2 tsp
Cream – 1 tbsp ( I substituted with milk – 3 tbsp )
Salt – as per taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing

Spices

Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
Star anise – 1
Cinnamon stick – 1 crushed
Cloves – few

Method

1. Soak the soya balls for 1/2 hour or as mentioned in the packet.

2. Squeeze the water completely and leave it to get dry for 10 min.

3. Chop the onions and tomato and grind to a smooth paste. In a pan add the oil and it is hot add the spicies and fry them for 30 sec. Do not make it black. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes off.

4. Add the onion tomato paste and sauté it for 5 min atleast. Add some water if you want.

5. Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric and salt. Mix and allow to boil for 2 min. Take the dry fenugreek leaves, crush in your hand and add it to the masala.

6. Sauté them nicely till the oil starts oozing out. Add the yogurt at this stage.

7. When the gravy is thick, add the soya chunks and mix them well with the masala.

8. Add the cream or milk and garam masala and simmer and cook for another 5 min.

9. Garnish with coriander seeds and serve. You can pair it with any mild Pulaos or Roti or Naan.

Delicious Soya chunks Masals is ready.

Notes:

1. To make your gravy rich, you can grind and add the cashew paste when you add the cream.

Soya chunks masala | Soya balls masala | How to make Meal Maker Masala

oya chunks or the meal maker are my kids favorite (even mine) and they love it when I do this Soya Chunks Fry. But this soya chunks masala I tasted in one of the Indian food court here and I liked the taste. So tried to my best to get the same taste. But I added fenugreek leaves to this masala, as I like to add in the North Indian Curries.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword soya chunks masala

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

soaking time 30

Total Time 35

Calories 450kcal

Author Akila

Ingredients

Soya balls – 1 cup
Onion – 2
Tomato – 2
Ginger garlic paste – 1.5 tsp
Chilli powder – 1.5 tsp
Coriander – 1 tsp
Turmeric – a pinch
Fenugreek leaves – 1 tbsp
Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
Yoghurt/curd – 2 tsp
Cream – 1 tbsp
I substituted with milk – 3 tbsp
Salt – as per taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Spices
Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
Star anise – 1
Cinnamon stick – 1 crushed
Cloves – few

Instructions

Soak the soya balls for 1/2 hour or as mentioned in the packet.
Squeeze the water completely and leave it to get dry for 10 min.
Chop the onions and tomato and grind to a smooth paste. In a pan add the oil and it is hot add the spicies and fry them for 30 sec. Do not make it black. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes off.
Add the onion tomato paste and sauté it for 5 min atleast. Add some water if you want.
Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric and salt. Mix and allow to boil for 2 min. Take the dry fenugreek leaves, crush in your hand and add it to the masala.
Sauté them nicely till the oil starts oozing out. Add the yogurt at this stage.
When the gravy is thick, add the soya chunks and mix them well with the masala.
Add the cream or milk and garam masala and simmer and cook for another 5 min.
Garnish with coriander seeds and serve. You can pair it with any mild Pulaos or Roti or Naan.

Notes

To make your gravy rich, you can grind and add the cashew paste when you add the cream.