How to make Soya Matar Masala -
A delicious recipe made with the scrumptious Soya bean chunks
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Soya chyunks, Green peas (हरे मटर)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Soya Matar Masala Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Soya Matar Masala Recipe
Soya chyunks soaked in warm water 1 cup
Green peas 1/2 cup
Small onions peeled and quartered 3
Medium tomatoes quartered 2
Oil 1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Coriander powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Garam masala powder 1/2 tablespoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Fresh coriander sprig to garnish
Method
Step 1
Put onions in a blender jar, add tomatoes and blend into a fine puree.
Step 2
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and let their colour change. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for 1 minute or till the raw smells disappear. Add the onion-tomato puree, mix well and saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and coriander powder, mix well and cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Add soya chunks, green peas and garam masala powder, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Add coriander leaves, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
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