Soya Rice

Steps

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1. 1
   Cook the soya chunks in salted water for about 5 minutes until they soften and plump up.
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2. 2
   Drain the excess water from the cooked soya chunks and transfer to a bowl.
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3. 3
   Grind together peppercorns, fennel seeds, garlic cloves, ginger, and tamarind into a coarse masala mixture.
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4. 4
   Heat oil in a wide pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and allow them to crackle.
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5. 5
   Add finely chopped onion and sauté for about a minute until softened.
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   Add finely chopped green chillies and the ground masala mixture on low heat.
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   After 2 minutes, add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and salt, and mix well.
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   Add water to cook the masala for about a minute.
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9. 9
   Add the drained soya chunks and mix thoroughly to coat them evenly with the masala.
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10. 10
    Add curry leaves, cover, and let rest for 2 minutes to allow the soya chunks to absorb the flavors.
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    Add the cooked basmati rice and gently mix on low heat until the rice and soya chunks are evenly combined.
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    Check the seasoning and adjust salt if needed, then turn off the heat.
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13. 13
    Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
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