Soy Manglaorean Sukkha

Ingredients



  • 1 ½ cups Soy chunks, boiled and drained

  • 2 Potatoes cut into big cubes

  • 2 onions

  • 20 curry leaves

  • 2 red chillies

  • ¾ cups grated coconut

  • 1 tsp jeera

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • salt to taste


For the Masala

  • 7 - 8 red chillies

  • 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds

  • 3 tbsp coriander seeds

  • pinch of turmeric

  • 4-5" tamarind

  • 5-6 cloves of garlic

  • ½ bunch coriander leaves

  • 3-4 pudina leaves (optional)

  • Method


    Grind the masala ingredients to a fine paste, and keep aside. (Add the leaves after the spices are powdered so it doesn't get gooey).
    Add the grated coconut with the cumin and garlic to the same mixer and grind coarsely.
    In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tsp of oil, and add ½ an onion.
    Fry till pink and add the soy chunks and potatoes. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
    Add the masala and salt with half cup water. Cover the cooker and let it cook for about 3-4 whistles.
    Add the coconut mixture, and let it cook on a slow flame till it's dry.
    For seasoning, heat1 ½ tsp of oil in a separate kadhai and fry the onions, red chillies, and curry leaves.