27 SOYA CHUNKS AND PEAS GRAVY

Soya Chunks - a handful
Green peas - 1/2 - 3/4 cup
Onion - 1 large chopped fine
Tomato - 2 or Tomato paste - 1 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Chilli powder - 1tsp
Dhaniya powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
Cream - 2 tbsp( or can substitute with 1/2 cup of milk or cashew paste for gravy thickness and extra taste)
Cinnamon - 1 stick
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Salt as needed
Oil

Heat few drop of oil in a pan and in low heat fry the soya chunks and immerse/soak them in hot water till they are soft. Later squeeze the water and keep it aside.

Heat oil in a pan and add cinnamon and cumin seeds, wait for few seconds and add chopped onions. Fry till golden brown and add ginger garlic paste. Saute for a minute and add chopped tomatoes or tomato paste. Saute well till they mashed and pulpy ( or for just a minute if using paste). Next add all the powders and mix well. Now add the soya chunks and the fresh green peas( if using dry ones then soak and cook them seperately till 3/4th and add). Also add a cup of water and salt- cook till they are cooked well. If needed can add cream add cook in low flame for 2 -3 mts and remove. Serve with any type of chapathis and parathas.

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