Cauliflower-Soya Curry

I love soya. They are healthy and can be added to any dish and they acquire the taste of the dish. This is a high protein, rich and nutritious dish.  Coconut used in the masala lends a creamy and gives a south indian touch to the dish. So do try it, Happy Cooking...

Ingredients:

Cauliflower - 1 1/2 cup
Peas - 1/2 cup
Soya chunks - 1/2 cup
Onion - 1 medium
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp

For the masala:

Tomato - 1
Coconut - 1/4 cup
Green chillies - 1
Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

Grind all the ingredients mentioned for masala to a smooth paste and keep aside.

In a kadhai/pan add oil and cumin seeds.

Once they splutter add onions and cook till translucent.

Add dry spices(except garam masala) and saute for couple of minutes. 

Now add the masala paste and cook for couple of minutes.

 Add cauliflower florets, boiled soya chunks and peas. Cook till vegetables are cooked. Add water as required and salt to taste.

Add garam masala and mix well.

Take the soya chunks in a big bowl and add about 1 litre of hot water along with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Boil the chunks for about 10 mins. If you have microwave, you can cook in oven for 5 minutes so that the soya chunks will be cooked and it is soft. Run it through cold water and keep aside.
Grind all the ingredients mentioned for masala to a smooth paste and keep aside.
In a kadhai/pan add oil and cumin seeds. Once they splutter add onions and cook till translucent. Add dry spices(except garam masala) and saute for couple of minutes. Now add the masala paste and cook for couple of minutes. Add cauliflower florets, boiled soya chunks and peas. Cook till vegetables are cooked. Add water as required and salt to taste. Add garam masala and mix well. Garnish with corriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice or phulkas.