Soya Matar Shahi Korma

Ingredients :

Soya chunks – 1 packet

Peas – ½ cup

Onion – 1 ( finely chopped )

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Cumin powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 2 tsp

Red chilly powder – To taste

Garam masala powder – A pinch

Salt – To taste

Oil – 2 tbsp

Coriander leaves – little ( finely chopped )

Water – As required

To grind into paste :

Tomatoes – 2 ( chopped )

Cinnamon – 1 stick

Cardamom – 2

Clove – 1

Ginger – 1 inch piece

Garlic  - 4 to 5

Coriander seeds – 1 tsp

Peppercorns – ½ tsp

Almonds – 4

Cashew-nuts – 4

Method :

Boil water . After the water boils turn it off and immediately put the soya chunks into boiled water for a minute. Then , remove the soya chunks and squeeze them gently to remove excess water. Chop them into half. Keep aside.

Grind tomatoes + clove + cardamom + cinnamon + peppercorns + ginger + garlic + coriander seeds + almonds + cashew-nuts into a smooth paste. Keep aside.

In a kadai , heat oil. Add cumin seeds to it. After it crackles , add chopped onion and fry till golden browned. Add the ground paste , cumin powder , red chilly powder , garam masala powder , coriander powder and salt. Mix evenly and add ½ cup of water. Bring to boil for 4 to 5 minutes. Add peas. Cover the kadai with lid and cook till peas get little soft. Add the soya chunks and mix evenly. Add chopped coriander leaves. Cover the kadai with lid again and cook for 5 minutes.

Serve hot with rotis / chapatis.