Chole Soya Curry

Ingredients

• Chickpeas soaked overnight – 1/4 k
• Soya Chunks (soaked in water for 20 mins) – 8 to 10
• Oil – 1/2 tsp
• Bay leaves – 1
• Coriander seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Green chili – ½
• Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Ginger garlic (finely chopped) – 1 tsp
• Onions sliced – 1/2 small
• Tomato puree – 1/2kg
• Coriander powder – 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder – a pinch
• Garam masala – 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Chickpea stock – 2 tbsp
• Fresh coriander – 1 tsp

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaves, coriander seeds & sauté for half a minute.
2. Add cumin seeds, slit green chillies & sauté for a minute.
3. Add ginger garlic sauté.
4. Add onions, sauté for 5 mins.
5. Add tomato puree, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt.
6. Mix well & cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add chickpeas, soya chunks & chickpea stock, mash the chickpeas a little with the back of the ladle and mix well.
8. Cook for 4-5 mins.
9. Finely add chop coriander & dried mango powder.
10. Serve hot.