Soya Chunks Thoran
Finely chopped mixed stir-fried with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — this thoran is the workhorse of the Kerala meal. Quick to make, always welcome on the banana leaf alongside rice and sambar.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Soya chunks 150g
- Onion 1big must cut in very small
- Salt, to taste
- For grinding
- Ginger and garlic paste 1tsp
- Garam masala 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder 1tsp
- Coconut 3tbs
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Green chillies 2 or 3
- Cumin seeds 1/4tsp
- For fry
- Coconut oil 1tbs
- Mustard 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves as you wish
- Red chillies 3nos
Preparation
Step 1
Soya chunks boil by adding salt. Then drain it and grind for 1 sec.
Step 2
In a mixer bowl take the ingredients for grinding and grind it without using water. Just like a thoran mix.
Step 3
Set a pan on the stove add oil then add mustard,curry leaves, redchillies. Then add onion. When onion is half cooked add soya chunks.
Step 4
When it becomes dry, add coconut mixture into it and cook well. Then after 3 minutes you can off the stove and the dish is ready for serve.
Tip
Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.
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