Prep
35 mins
Cook
35 mins
Serves
4
Vegetarian
Yes
Ingredients
- •2 cup Soya chunks
- •Fenugreek Leaves (washed and chopped-1 cup)
- •1 Onion, large (finely chopped)
- •3-4 Garlic cloves (chopped)
- •1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- •1 tbsp Fresh coconut (grated)
- •½ tsp Flax seeds
- •½ tsp Cumin seeds/Jeera
- •1 tsp Red Chilli powder adjustable
- •½ tsp Turmeric powder/Haldi
- •1 tsp Garam masala powder
- •Lemon juice-to taste
- •Oil for cooking
- •Salt (to taste)
- •*To enhance the flavour of the dish (2 tsp of kasuri methi can be added with fenugreek leaves.)
- •*Can substitute paneer instead of soya chunks
Method
- 1Soak the soya nuggets in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain out the excess water and set aside.
- 2In a pan, heat the oil, then add the flax seeds and cumin seeds and let them sputter.
- 3Toss in the chopped onions and fenugreek leaves and stir well to incorporate.
- 4Stir in the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder until thoroughly combined. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- 5Combine the drained soya chunks and grated coconut and mix well.
- 6Add water to achieve the required consistency, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 7Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and serve immediately with your favourite millet chapati.
Chef's Notes
Soya chunks helps maintain strong bones by being high in minerals, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, and vitamin.
Flax seeds are high in immune-boosting and brain-protecting omega 3 fatty acids, which enhance the quality of this simple and healthy meal.