Soya Bean Fry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 500 g Soya Bean chunks
• 2 nos Onion — finely chopped
• Ginger garlic paste - 2- 3 tsp
• 4 Stalks Curry leaves
• 11/2 tsp Chilly powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 4 - Coconut oil
• 1/4 cup Water

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Soak the Soya bean chunks for about 15 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Squeeze out the water and set aside.

3. Step 3

   Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a pressure cooker.

4. Step 4

   Let the mustard seeds crackle and cumin seeds.

5. Step 5

   Add onions and sauté, till they turn pink.

6. Step 6

   Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry, till they turn light brown.

7. Step 7

   Add curry leaves and cook for a while.

8. Step 8

   Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, pepper powder and garam masala and salt and stir.

9. Step 9

   Once the raw smell goes, add 1/4 cup of water and allow it to boil.

10. Step 10

    When it starts to boil, add the soya bean chunks and Stir everything together thoroughly.

11. Step 11

    Pressure cook it upto 3 - 4 whistles.

12. Step 12

    After it cools, open the pressure cooker and if there`s any water remaining, keep on flame, till the water dries up completely.

13. Step 13

    Warm coconut oil in a heavy bottomed pan.

14. Step 14

    Add the soya bean chunks and fry, as in beef fry.

15. Step 15

    Soya Bean Fry is ready.

16. Step 16

    Serve Soya Bean fry with rice or chappathis.

17. Step 17

    This Soya Bean is very good for non vegetarians who has become vegetarians. It will give them a beef fry taste.

18. Step 18

    The Soya Bean fry.