Easy High Protein Soya chunks Recipe For Weight Loss | Soya Chunks Gravy | Meal Maker Gravy | Gravy for Chapathi

Soya chunks gravy is a side dish recipe made using soya chunks also called as meal maker, soya nuggets, or soya wadi. Soya chunks is a excellent source of protein and it is fat free, making them ideal for weight management and heart health. They are also rich in iron, calcium, and fiber. It is a plant based protein, hence it is an excellent protein source for vegetarians and vegans.

Learn to make Soya Chunks Gravy with step by step pictures. Soya chunks gravy is an easy to make side dish recipe and it is quite popular in India and it is often served with chapathi, roti and rice. This also goes very well with the pulao and even for dosa.

Soya chunks gravy recipe | Meal maker gravy recipe and a video recipe for your easy understanding and learning.

Course :Side dish

Cuisine :Indian

Preparation Time : 20 mins

Serves :2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Soya chunks / Meal maker
• 1 Cinnamon
• 3 Cloves
• ½ tsp Fennel seeds
• 2 Onion, chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• ¼ tsp Cumin powder
• ¼ tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp Curd
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Curry leaves
• Coriander leaves
• Salt as required

Method

• Boil 1 litre of water in a saucepan. Add 1 tsp salt and the soya chunks. Boil for 3–4 minutes on high heat, then turn off the heat.

• Strain the soya chunks and rinse them well with cold water. Squeeze out the excess water and keep them aside.

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or kadai. Reduce the flame to very low and add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Give it a quick stir.

• Add the soya chunks and roast for 3–4 minutes on medium heat. Transfer them to a plate and keep aside.

• In the same kadai, add 2 tbsp oil. Once hot, add fennel seeds, cinnamon and cloves. Fry for a few seconds.

• Add the chopped onion and a little salt. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.

• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.

• Add the pureed tomatoes and mix well. Cover and cook until the raw smell of the tomatoes disappears.

• Open the lid and give it a good stir. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.

• Add ½ cup water and mix well. Cover and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

• Add the curd and mix well to combine. Then add the roasted soya chunks and mix gently.

• Add 3 cups of water, green chilli and a few curry leaves. Mix well and bring the gravy to a boil.

• Cover and cook until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.

• Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.