Chettinad Mealmaker Masala

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Chettinad Mealmaker Masala

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • Soya chunks or meal maker 100 gms


  • shallots 100 gms peeled


  • Tomato 1


  • Garlic pods 10


  • Ginger 1/2 inch crushed


  • Green chillies 2


  • Curry leaves 1 twig


  • For grinding:- grated coconut 2 tablespoons


  • Cashews 5


  • Fennel seeds 1 teaspoon


  • For seasoning:- ground nut oil 50 ml


  • Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon


  • Cinnamon 1 inch


  • Cloves 5


  • Bay leaves 2


  • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon


  • Coriander powder 1 tablespoon


  • Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon


  • Salt 1.5 teaspoon


  • Coriander leaves 2 twigs for garnishing

Directions

  • Soak mealmaker/soya chunks in hot water for 15 mins. Wash in cold water 2-3 times. Squeeze the excess water with hand. Chop into small pieces if using large chunks
  • Make a paste of coconut, cashews and fennel seeds
  • Chop the shallots,tomatoes and garlic pods
  • Slit the green chillies
  • In a heavy bottomed vessel heat oil and add mustard seeds followed by cinnamon,cloves and bay leaves
  • Then add the chopped shallots,garlic,crushed ginger and soya chunks.
  • Saute well and then add curry leaves and tomatoes
  • Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder,salt, turmeric powder and saute well
  • Cook covered for 5 minutes for the soya chunks to absorb the masala
  • Now add the ground paste and stir well
  • Add water for required consistency of gravy and allow it to boil for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice,dosa or rotis