Soyabeans curry
Soyabeans curry is a thick gravy side dish which goes well with rotis or chapatis. It is a high protein dish which is made with soyabeans in a onion-tomato gravy and then mixed with Indian spices. Soyabeans are considered to be a source of complete proteins. This curry can be included in our daily diet to get the maximum health benefits.
Ingredients
- Soyabeans - 1 cup
- Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin (jeera) seeds - 1 teaspoon
- 1 string of curry leaves
- A pinch of asafoetida
- Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon
- TO GRIND
- Onions - 2 nos (medium size)
- Tomatoes - 2 nos (medium size)
- Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
- Garlic cloves - 10 to 12 nos
Method
Step 1
HOW TO MAKE SOYABEANS CURRY RECIPE Wash and soak soyabeans with sufficient water overnight. Next day, add salt and pressure cook soyabeans upto 4 whistles. Once the pressure is cooled down, drain the water and keep it aside.
Step 2
Grind onions, tomatoes, coconut and garlic cloves with little water to make a soft paste. Keep the ground mixture aside.
Step 3
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds. Once the seeds start spluttering, add cumin seeds and saute till it changes the colour.
Step 4
Add asafoetida, curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and stir fry for few seconds on a low flame.
Step 5
Add ground mixture and mix well. Add little water and bring it to a medium consistency. Cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes till the raw smell goes away.
Step 6
Add boiled soyabeans and mix well. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on a medium flame stirring in between. Adjust the water to bring to medium consistency.
Step 7
Add garam masala and mix well. Cook for a minute and switch off the flame.
Step 8
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Step 9
Serve soyabeans curry hot with rotis, chapatis or rice.