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    SOYA KHEEMA - a really tasty protein curry

    June 7, 2017

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    CHEF RAJIV

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    INGREDIENTS:

     

    SOYA KHEEMA (1kg)

    Oil – 3 tbsp

    Ghee – 2 tbsp

    Cinnamon Stick 1 inch piece

    Black Cardamom 1

    Green Cardamom 2

    Whole Cloves 2

    Onion - 2 large, finely chopped

    Ginger - 2 tbsp, minced

    Garlic - 2 tbsp, minced

    Green Chilies - to taste, finely chopped

    Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp

    Red Chili Powder - to taste

    Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp

    Cumin Powder – 1.5 tbsp

    Tomatoes 1 large, finely chopped or puree

    Tomato paste – 1 tbsp,

    Black pepper, 1 tsp

    Salt - to taste

    Green Peas, cooked or boiled  1 cup (if using frozen soak in warm water for a minute and drain) Garam masala powder - 1 tsp

    Water - as required

    Cilantro – 1 small bunch finely chopped

     

    METHOD:

    1. In a pan heat oil on medium heat.

    2. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, black and green cardamom, cloves,

    3. Mix onions and salt, stir well, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stirring frequently.

    4. Add garlic, ginger, stir well. Cover and cook till the onions are browned and oil separates.

    5. Add green chilies, tomatoes, and tomato paste, and mix well. Cover again and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

    6. Uncover and cook for a while till the oil separates. From now on cook uncovered.

    7. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander, black pepper, and cumin powder. Stir well.

    8. Add the soya kheema, salt to taste and a little water . Mix well. Do not add excess water as this preparation is a dry one.

    9. Add cooked green peas and garam masala powder. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, so that any excess moisture evaporates. Then add chopped cilantro.

    Serve hot with Naan/Roti/Rice

     

     

     

     

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