Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Soya Chunks

   Boil water in a pot. Add soya chunks and cook for 1 minute. Drain the water and squeeze out all excess water from the soya chunks.

2. 2.Marinate Soya

   Transfer the squeezed soya chunks to a bowl. Crack 2 eggs over the soya. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste.

3. 3.Add Gram Flour and Mix

   Add 2 tablespoons of gram flour (besan) to the soya mixture. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all soya chunks are well-coated with the egg and spice mixture. The egg liquid will absorb the flour.

4. 4.Steam Soya Chunks

   Place the marinated soya mixture in a small, heat-proof bowl. Place this bowl inside a steamer (or a pot with a perforated plate and water). Cover and steam for 3 minutes on medium flame after the water starts boiling.

5. 5.Prepare Masala Paste

   In a mixer jar, add 1 chopped large onion, a small piece of cinnamon, 2 cloves, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. Grind to a coarse paste without adding any water.

6. 6.Sauté Ginger-Garlic

   Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Add 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste and sauté until its raw smell disappears and it turns slightly golden.

7. 7.Sauté Masala Paste

   Add the coarsely ground onion-spice paste to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute on medium flame until the raw smell of the onions and spices is gone.

8. 8.Add Dry Spices

   Add 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, and 1/4 tsp garam masala to the pan. Mix well and sauté in the oil for a few seconds.

9. 9.Add Tomato Puree

   Pour in the pureed tomatoes (2 tomatoes blended without water). Mix thoroughly with the spices.

10. 10.Cook Tomato Masala

    Cover the pan and cook until the tomato paste thickens and the oil separates from the masala, indicating it's well-cooked.

11. 11.Check Steamed Soya

    Remove the steamed soya from the steamer. Check if it's cooked by touching it; it should not be sticky. The soya chunks will be nicely coated and separated.

12. 12.Combine Soya and Masala

    Add the steamed soya chunks to the cooked tomato masala in the pan. Mix everything well, ensuring the soya chunks are evenly coated with the masala.

13. 13.Finish Cooking

    Cover the pan and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the soya to absorb the flavors of the masala.

14. 14.Garnish and Serve

    Uncover the pan. Add a handful of chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves. Mix well. The Soya Egg Fry is ready to serve. It can be enjoyed as a dry dish, with chapati, rice, or as a side dish.