Soychunks fried rice

1. Soak 60g (or as per your requirement) soy chunks in hot water for at least 10-15 min, then drain the water. Shred the chunks using hand or pulse them in a mixer (this is the best option) 2. Add 2.5tsp oil to a pan (approx 10g) 3. Once the oil is hot, fry the spices. This is optional. Spices - 1 small bay leaf, 1 cardamom, 1 medium stick of cinnamon. 4. Tempering : Add 1 tsp of Cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds and 2-3 green chillies. Optional : 1/2tsp urad dal and 1/4th onion. 5. Once the tempering is fried enough add 1/2 tsp turmeric 6. Add shredded soy chunks and fry for a min 7. Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp red chilli powder and 1 tsp coriander powder 8. Fry for a min or two 9. Add cooked rice (60-80g as desired) 10. Add handful of chopped coriander and fry this for 2 min. Switch off the flame. 11. Best served with a tomato rasam on the side. Note: you can add green beans or carrots or any other veggies as you wish