Soya Chunks Paneer Korma

Protein-Packed Soya Chunks Paneer Korma - A Healthy Vegetarian Side Dish for Rotis and Chapathis

Are you a vegetarian looking for a healthy and protein-rich side dish to pair with your rotis or chapathis? Look no further than this delicious Soya Chunks Paneer Korma recipe!

Soya chunks, also known as meal maker or soya nuggets, are low in fat and high in protein, making them a great addition to any vegetarian diet. Paneer, a type of Indian cottage cheese, is also a good source of protein and is particularly beneficial for growing kids.

Not only is this Soya Chunks Paneer Korma recipe healthy, but it's also incredibly delicious. In fact, it's just as tasty as a spicy chicken korma! Don't believe us? Give it a try and let us know what you think in the comments.

You may also like Paneer Lababdar, Paneer Bhurji and Paneer Butter Masala, Paneer 65 and Paneer Manchurian.

Soya Chunks Paneer Korma 2017-09-11 05:24:20

Soya Chunks Paneer Korma

Serves 4
Prep Time: 00:10
Cook Time: 00:20
Total Time: 00:30

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer cubes (cottage cheese)
• 50 g Soya chunks
• 1 medium sized Onion
• 1 large sized Tomato
• 1&1/2 tsp Ginger and garlic paste
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1 tsp Lemon juice or curd/yogurt
• 1 tsp or as needed Salt
• 1&1/2 cups or as needed Water
• 1 tbsp finely chopped Coriander leaves

To Grind:

• 1/3 cup Grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
• 8 whole Cashews

To temper:

• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 4 Cloves
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Star anise
• 2 Cardamom pods

Instructions

• Soak the paneer cubes in hot water until you cook. Then chop onion and tomato finely.
• Finally, grind all the ingredients given under 'To Grind' to a smooth paste by adding enough water until smooth.
• Meanwhile, boil enough water in a saucepan.
• When it starts to boil, add soya chunks and 1/2 tsp salt, cook for 2 mins, switch off the heat, close it with a lid and leave it to soften for about 10 mins.
• After 10 mins, drain the water and then rinse the chunks in a lot of cold water and squeeze off the water completely and keep it aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a pan with oil, over medium heat. When the oil heats, saute all the ingredients given under 'To Temper'.
• Then add finely chopped onion and saute until browned.
• Add ginger and garlic paste and saute well until the raw smell goes.
• Then add chopped tomatoes and saute until mushy.
• At this stage add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and ground coconut paste, saute well until the raw smell of the masala goes.
• Pour curd or lemon juice and give a good stir.
• Then add 1&1/2 cups of water, mix well. When the gravy starts to boil, add paneer cubes and cooked soya chunks.
• Turn the heat to low, close the pan with a lid and continue to cook for 10 mins or until the gravy becomes thick.
• Switch off the heat and finally, garnish it with coriander leaves.
• Tasty soya chunks paneer korma is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes:

• If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more water. And if you're looking to switch things up, you can use yogurt instead of ground coconut and poppy seeds instead of cashews.

By Santhi Therese
The Indian Claypot