Soya Chunks Potato Gravy

Ingredients:-

• Soya chunks/Meal Maker - 1 cup 
• Potato - 1 big 
• Onion, sliced -1 big 
• Tomato - 1 
• Green chillies -3 nos 
• Curry leaves - 1 spring 
• Coriander leaves - few 
• Bay leaves - 1 
• Cinnamaon stick- 1 
• Star annise - 1 
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tbsp 
• Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp 
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp 
• Garam masala - 1/2 tbsp 
• Salt as needed 
• Oil 

To Grind:-

• Coconut, shredded - 4 tbsp 
• Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp 
• Fennel seeds - 1 tbsp 
• Khus Khus/Poppy seeds - 1 tbsp 
• Ginger , chopped - 1 tbsp 
• Garlic pods - 3 or 4 nos 
• Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp 

Preparation:-

• Bring water to boil with a little salt. Switch off and add the soya chunks and let it aside for few mins. Then drain water and Set aside.

• Add the ingredients listed under 'To Grind ' to a blender and grind it with little water to a smooth paste. Set aside. 
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add bay leaves, cinnamon and star anise. Let them sizzle. 

• Add onion, tomato, coriander leaves and turmeric powder saute till raw smell of tomatoes leave. 
• Then add Soya chunks , potatoes and salt. Mix well.

• Now add grounded coconut paste along with chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder. Saute for few minutes.
• Pour water enough to make a thick gravy.
• Cover the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on full heat until one whistle is released.

• Once pressure releases, open garnish with coriander leaves and transfer to serving bowl.
• Serve hot with chapathis, dosa and rice.