Seitan is a high protein item that is vegetarian. Recently, we did a video on how to make the Seitan and here we show how to use that Seitan and make it into a curry. This is a guideline but you can use it. Customize it to your tastes – change the vegetables, switch out the spices, throw in some coconut milk, endless possibilities and you’ll be amazed how versatile it can be.
Click here for the video on “How to make Seitan”
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 -40 min
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients:
Oil – 1 tbsp
Onion – 1, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tbsp, minced
Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
Tomatoes – 2, finely chopped
Salt – to taste
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
OR
Oil – 1 tsp
Frozen Masala – 1/4 cup, defrosted
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Seitan – from 1 cup Gluten flour (Details on how to make Seitan)
Potatoes – 1, large, cubed
Cauliflower – 1/2 medium, florets
Carrots – 2 medium, cut to bite-size
Peas – 1/2 cup
Liquid (Water + Broth) – 2.5 cups
Red Chili Powder – to taste
Method:
Using Frozen Masala:
1. In a pressure cooker, heat Oil and add in the defrosted Masala.
2. Allow it to heat up and add in the spices – Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder and Garam Masala and mix.
3. Add in the Potatoes, Carrots and Cauliflower, Red Chili Powder and Salt and mix so that the Masala coats the vegetables.
4. Pour in the Broth, mix, close pressure cooker and allow it to whistle once, turn off and let the pressure go down by itself.
5. Once it is safe to open, mix in the Peas and the Seitan and additional water if needed.
6. Turn the heat on medium flame and all the vegetables to cook all the way.
7. Once done, garnish with Cilantro and Lime Juice and serve.
8. Enjoy with Chapatis, Rice or bread.
Making Fresh Masala:
1. In a Pressure Cooker, heat Oil.
2. Add in the Onions and cook for 2 minutes and add in the Ginger and Garlic and Salt.
3. Cook till the Onions have changed color to a light golden.
4. Add in the Tomatoes and cook till the mixture separates from the Oil.
5. Add in the spices – Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder and Garam Masala and mix.
6.. Add in the Potatoes, Carrots and Cauliflower, Red Chili Powder and Salt and mix so that the Masala coats the vegetables.
7. Pour in the Broth, mix, close pressure cooker and allow it to whistle once, turn off and let the pressure go down by itself.
8. Once it is safe to open, mix in the Peas and the Seitan and additional water if needed.
9. Turn the heat on medium flame and all the vegetables to cook all the way.
10. Once done, garnish with Cilantro and Lime Juice and serve.
11. Enjoy with Chapatis, Rice or bread.
