Step-by-step
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firstly, add 1½ cup soya chunks in boiling water along with 1 tsp salt.
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boil for 10 minutes or until the soya softens.
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drain off the water and rinse with cold water.
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squeeze off the water and keep it aside.
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to prepare the masala powder, in a pan take 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp pepper and 1 tsp fennel.
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also add 1 inch cinnamon, 4 pods cardamom, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 2 tbsp dry coconut and 6 dried red chilli.
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dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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cool completely, and grind to a fine powder. keep aside.
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in a large pan heat 2 tbsp oil. saute ½ onion, 5 cloves garlic until it shrinks slightly.
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further, add 1 tomato until it turns soft and mushy.
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now add prepared masala powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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add in 1 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency.
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now add boiled soya and mix well.
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furthermore, add few capsicum, tomato and curry leaves.
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cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
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give a mix and add 2 tbsp tomato sauce and 2 tbsp coriander.
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finally, enjoy soya roast with roti or rice.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to boil the soya chunks well. else they will not taste good.
- also, the masala is very spicy. you can adjust the spiciness to your choice.
- additionally, adding tomato sauce makes the curry tangy and tasty.
- finally, soya roast recipe is slightly dry, however, you can make it gravy based.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/soya-roast-recipe-kerala-style/