Looking for a quick and tasty vegetarian curry? Try making these soya chunks potato curry in a pressure cooker. It’s delicious and super easy to make!
Soya chunks are a versatile and easy-to-cook vegetarian protein source that can be used in a variety of dishes. One of the most popular ways to prepare soya chunks is in a curry with potato. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing a recipe for a delicious and easy soya chunks potato curry that can be made in a pressure cooker. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick and healthy.
Here are step-by-step photo instructions on how to make soya chunks potato curry in a pressure cooker.
- Ingredients For Soya Chunks Curry Recipe
- Photo Instructions
- Serving And Storage
- Tips
- Other Curry Recipes
- FAQ’s
Ingredients You Need
#Soya Chunks
- 1 1/2 cup soya chunks
#Vegetables
- 1/2 cup chopped potatoes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1 green chili chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped spring onion or cilantro for garnishing
#Spices
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
#Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
#Oil
- 1/2 tbsp oil
#Water
- 3 1/2 cups of water
Step-By Step Photo Instructions
#1. Start by soaking the soya chunks in a two cup of hot water for 5-8 minutes. After 8 minutes, squeeze out the water, chop into two halves, and set it aside.
#2. Heat oil in the pressure cooker and add chopped green chili. Let it fry for a min.
#3. Then add chopped onion and sauté until it softens. Add all spices; turmeric, cumin, coriander, Kashmiri powder, salt, and ginger-garlic paste, and sauté for a minute.
#4. Then add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy. Add 1/2 cup of water, combine everything well, and let it cook for 2-3 mins covering the lid.
#5. Once tomatoes are mushy, add potatoes. Cook it for a min.
#6. Add soaked soya chunks and mix well with the masala. Add 1 cup of water and mix well.
#7. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on high flame until the first whistle. Then lower the flame and cook for another 3-5 minutes until second whistle.
#8. Turn off the flame and let the pressure release naturally. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and garnish with coriander or with spring onions. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Serving & Storage
When serving soya chunks curry, you can consider pairing it with a rice roti with spicy cucumber salad or tomato pickle. This adds some variety to your meal.
If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of water or broth to help loosen up the curry and prevent it from drying out.
Tips for Making Soya Chunks Potato Curry in Pressure Cooker
- Soaking the soya chunks in hot water helps them become soft and absorb the flavors of the curry.
- Don’t overcook the soya chunks, as they can become rubbery.
- You can adjust the spice level according to your taste.
- Let the pressure release naturally to avoid any accidents.
Other Curry Recipes
Here are some easy-to-make curry recipes that you must try.
- Chicken Curry
- Pork Curry Without Coconut
- Dry Potato Curry
- Chickpea Curry Without Coconut Milk
- Dry Chicken Curry Recipe (Nepali Fried Chicken)
Give this recipe a try, and let us know how it turns out!
FAQ’s
#1. Do soya chunks need to be soaked before cooking?
Yes, soya chunks typically need to be soaked before cooking. Soaking also helps to soften their texture. Generally, it’s recommended to soak soya chunks in hot water for about 5-8 minutes, or until they become soft and plump. After soaking, drain the water and squeeze out any excess moisture before adding the soya chunks to your recipe.
#2. Is it necessary to boil soya chunks before cooking?
Boiling soya chunks before cooking are not necessary. Instead, you can soak soya chunks in hot water for 10-20 minutes before cooking. If you are using a pressure cooker to make a recipe with soya chunks, you can soak them in hot water for 5-8 minutes, as the pressure cooking process itself can help to cook and tenderize the soya chunks.
Soya Chunks Curry In Pressure Cooker
Equipment
Ingredients
Soya Chunks
- 1½ cup soya chunks
#Vegetables
- 1/2 cup chopped potatoes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 chopped green chili
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tbsp chopped spring onion or cilantro for garnishing.
Spices
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
Oil
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil or any vegetable oil
Water
- 3½ cup hot water
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in the pressure cooker and add chopped green chili. Let it fry for a min.
- Then add chopped onion and sauté until it softens. Add all spices; turmeric, cumin, coriander, Kashmiri powder, salt, and ginger-garlic paste, and sauté for two minutes.
- Then add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy. Add 1/2 cup of water, combine everything well, and let it cook for 2-3 mins covering the lid.
- Once tomatoes are mushy, add potatoes. Cook it for a min.
- Add soaked soya chunks and mix well with the masala. Add 1 cup of water and mix well.
- Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on high flame until the first whistle. Then lower the flame and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and let the pressure release naturally. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and garnish with coriander or with spring onions. Serve hot with rice or roti.
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