Spicy Chilli Soya Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• Soya chunks - 1 cup
• Red chili powder - 1 tbsp
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Onion - 2 whole
• Green chili - 2 whole
• Capsicum (green and yellow) - 1 whole
• Tomato - 2 whole
• Tomato sauce - 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
• Corn flour - 1 tbsp
• Water - 1 cup
• Oil
• Salt, to taste
• Coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add the soya chunks, and soak them for 10 minutes; then squeeze out the excess water and cut each piece in two.
2. 2Make a smooth paste of the onions in a blender, and purée the blanched tomatoes to a smooth paste; also pulse the green chilies into a small paste.
3. 3In a small bowl, combine the red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, garam masala and a little water to form a thick spice paste.
4. 4Toss the spice paste with the soaked soya chunks and let them marinate while you prepare the sauce.
5. 5Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion paste and green chili paste, and sauté until they smell fragrant and begin to brown slightly.
6. 6Add the tomato paste and continue to sauté until the oil clears from the mixture.
7. 7Add the marinated soya chunks, then stir in the capsicum, soy sauce, tomato sauce and salt; stir everything well so the sauce coats the soya.
8. 8Mix 1 cup of water with the corn flour to make a smooth slurry, pour it into the pan, mix well, cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
9. 9Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
10. 10Optional: serve with steamed rice or fried noodles for a complete meal.