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SOYABEAN MATAR (SOYBEAN AND PEAS CURRY)

 SOYABEAN MATAR

Nutrient Information for ½ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

120

5.5

10.3

5.9

4-5 katoris
30 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, you can consume: ½ katori; if you are prescribed 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal, you can consume: 1 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 kcal, you can consume: 1.5 katoris
  • 2/3 cup Nutri-nuggets (soya chunks)
  • 1/3 cup fresh peas, shelled
  • 3 mediums tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cm piece ginger, finely chopped 
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 whole green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsps mustard oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

Dry Spices

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala (freshly prepared) *
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to recipe of garam masala

  1. Heat the water in a pan and divide into two bowls. In one bowl add a pinch of salt to the water and add soya chunks. Let it soak for 8-10 minutes. After that, squeeze the chunks to remove excess water and keep them aside.
  2. Add peas in hot water in another bowl and soak for 10 minutes.
  3. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them along with tomatoes and green chilli.
  4. Finely chop the onion, tomato, and slice green chillies.
  5. Heat oil in a small pan/karahi, add cumin seeds and green chillies to the heated pan and let them splutter. Add the chopped ginger, garlic, and onion. Sauté for a few minutes.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes and salt and turmeric powder and cook until soft and oil separates.
  7. Add soya chunks and peas to the above mixture and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add water specify the quantity of water and mix well.
  8. Cook for 15 minutes on a low flame covered with lid. Remove the pan from the flame and add garam masala. 
  9. Mix well and add coriander leaves. Serve hot with multigrain roti.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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