Meal Maker Kuzhambu

Want a rich vegetarian gravy for Chapathi??? Tried this Meal Maker Kuzhambu before???  Best interesting side dish for Chapathi/Roti.. Very easy to prepare too..
 Here goes the recipe..

Recipe For : 1

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Meal Maker              -  8 - 10 (Soya Chunks)

Small Onions            - 6 to 8

Salt                            - As required

Turmeric Powder      - 1/4 tsp

Oil                             - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Coriander Seeds     - 1/2 tsp (Malli)

Dry Red Chili        - 1 (Milagai Vathal)

Cumin Seeds          - 1/2 tsp (Seeragam)

Pepper                    - 3 to 5

Chopped Coconut  - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

• Soak Soya chunks, in hot water for 10 minutes. After that squeeze out excess water. This is done to soften the chunks. If the soya chunks are bigger chop into two. If its small, use as such.
• Finely chop small onions. If you couldn't find small onions, can also use Big onion.
• Dry roast Coriander seeds, dry red chili, cumin seeds, pepper and grind it to a smooth paste along with coconut.
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add chopped onions to it. Saute it for some time. After they turn translucent add chopped meal maker.
• Add also ground paste, salt, turmeric powder and enough water.
• Mix everything well and cook for a whistle. If you think the gravy is very much watery, simmer the gravy for some time.
• Enjoy your Meal Maker Kuzhambu!!!

Meal Maker Poriyal

Want to prepare a spicy poriyal?? But no vegetables left out at home??? This Meal Maker poriyalcomes in handy in such times.  It goes well with Variety rice and Parupu Sadham..

Here is the recipe..

Recipe For : 1

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Meal Maker                     - 1/4 cup (Soya Chunks)

Mustard Seeds                 - 1/4 tsp

Urad Dal                          - 1/4 tsp

Salt                                   - As required

Turmeric Powder             - a pinch

Chili Powder                    -   1/2 tsp

Cumin Powder                 - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder    - 1/4 tsp

Curry :Leaves                  - few

Oil                                    - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

• Soak Soya chunks, in hot water for 10 minutes. After that squeeze out excess water. This is done to soften the chunks. If the soya chunks are bigger chop into two. If its small, use as such.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal.
• When they splutter, add soya chunks and curry leaves. Add salt, Turmeric powder, Chili Powder and cumin powder.
• Cover the pan with a lid and cook well.
• Saute in between to prevent the soya chunks from getting burnt. 
• You will need at-least 20 minutes to get soya chunks to cook completely. Instead you can cook soya chunks in cooker for a whistle, After that you can start preparing the poriyal as above. And Don't waste the water in which you are cooking soya chunks. Just add to some other gravy which you prepare in order to get the nutrients in it.
• When the soya chunks are completely cooked and roasted, Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala powder.
• Enjoy with Variety Rice of your choice.