Apr 29, 20201 min read

Soya (Chunks)Chilli Dry

Soya Chilli Dry

For the batter to coat and fry

1.Corn flour-1 tbsp

Maida-1 1/2 tbsps

Salt to taste

Pepper powder-1/4 tsp

Chilli powder-1/4 tsp

Egg -1/2

Soya Chunks-1 cup

Boil 2-3 cups of water and add the 1 cup Soya chunks to it.Cover and leave it to soak in hot water for half an hour.Drain excess water, and clean well in normal water twice and then squeeze and remove any excess water in it .

Add all the above ingredients mentioned for the batter to the cooked soyas till well coated.(You won’t need any extra water as such).Deep Fry the soya chunks till golden and set aside.

Note: If you don’t want to add the eggs just omi it and use some water instead.

For the gravy

2.Onion cubed-1 big

Capsicum cubed-1/2

Garlic chopped-3 big

ginger chopped -2 tsp

soya sauce-1 tbsp

tomato ketchup-2 tbsps

green chilli sauce -1 tbsp

chilly garlic sauce-1 tbsp

Chilli powder-1/4-1/2 tsp

pepper -1/4 tsp

sugar -1 tsp

Salt to taste

Remove excess oil and saute garlic and ginger until aromatic and slightly browned .Add the cubed onions and capsicum and saute, but not much as we need it to be crisp.Now add the chilli & pepper powders and sauté on low heat.Now add all the sauces and mix well. Adjust salt and sugar .

Coat the soya pieces in sauce.Soya Chilli Dry is ready

Note:For the gravy version,dissolve 2 tbsps of cornflour in 1/4 cup water and add to the above sauces and once this thickens a bit add the set aside fried soyas and stir in.