Afghani Soya Chaap

Afghani Soya Chaap is a rich and creamy North Indian dish made with soya chaap (soy protein) cooked in a flavorful and aromatic Afghani-style gravy. Here's a recipe to make this delicious dish:

Ingredients:

For the Soya Chaap

• :250 grams of soya chaap
• Water for boiling
• 1/4 cup thick yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for grilling

For the Afghani Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts (soaked in warm water)
• 1/4 cup fresh cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Soya Chaap:

• Boil the soya chaap in a large pot of water until they become tender. This may take about 10-15 minutes.
• Drain and let them cool.

Marinate the Soya Chaap:

• In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to make a marinade.
• Coat the boiled soya chaap with this marinade and let them sit for about 30 minutes.

Grill the Soya Chaap:

Heat a grill pan or a regular pan over medium-high heat. Brush the chaap with oil and grill them until they have grill marks and turn golden brown on all sides. Set them aside.


Prepare the Afghani Gravy:

• In a separate pan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent and start to turn golden.

Blend Cashew Nuts:

• Blend the soaked cashew nuts with a little water to make a smooth paste.

Finish the Gravy:

• Add the cashew paste to the pan with the sautéed onions and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the tomato puree and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.

Add the Cream and Spices:

• Pour in the fresh cream and mix well.
• Add garam masala, cardamom powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

Combine with Soya Chaap:

• Add the grilled soya chaap to the gravy. Stir to coat the chaap evenly with the creamy sauce.

Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve your Afghani Soya Chaap hot with naan, roti, or rice.

This creamy and flavorful Afghani Soya Chaap makes for a delectable vegetarian main course. Enjoy the rich and aromatic taste of this dish.