Soya Keema to try

For Masala
1. Make a fine powder with the following and set aside-

• 4 tbsp. dry coconut powder
• 3 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp. poppy seeds
• 2 cloves
• ¹⁄₄ inch cinnamon
• 2 pods cardamom
• 6-8 black peppercorns

2. Boil 2 cups of water, turn off the heat and add 2 cups of  soy keema granules. Cover and set aside to rehydrate.

3. Heat 1 tbsp. oil. Saute 2 medium finely diced onions until light brown.

4. Add the following and saute well for several minutes:

• 1 tsp. green chili paste
• 1 heaped tsp. ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp. red chili powder (if you like it spicy)
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. Kolhapuri masala or garam masala
• 3-4 chopped tomatoes

5. Add spice mixture (made earlier) and stir for a minute.

6. Stir in rehydrated soya, 2 tsp. tamarind paste, salt to taste and water as necessary to make a curry of the desired consistency.

7. Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with plenty of hari dhania.