Bolognese sauce

This is Bolognese sauce made my style, Indian or Italian Im not sure.. :) The rich flavorful sauce has often surprised non vegetarians, they say they would not be able to make out the difference. I think the oregano and sage gives it a meaty flavor. Soya granules can be used for it, but I prefer soya chunks. Post boiling and draining water from the chunks, I grind it for a minute or so. It should not be ground too fine, because it loses its texture.
Apart from spaghetti I use this sauce for pies, as filing for toasted sandwiches or as toppings for pizza, toasted bread or toasted pita bread. Have no photos of this one yet, but will add it soon! Hope you enjoy making it...

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Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 3 large Onions chopped
• 6 -7 large Tomatoes (5 skinned and all finely chopped pieces)
• Optional : Minced 1 brinjal/aubergine or 3-4 button mushrooms
• 8 cloves Garlic sliced
• 2 Red chillies (seeded if preferred)
• 1-2 tsp dried Oregano & Sage herbs
• 1½ cups soy chunks/granules boiled and drained
• Tomato puree* (optional)

Preparation

Heat Oil in a thick bottomed pan on a medium flame.

Add the garlic and fry till it turns slightly brown

Add the onions and chillies and fry till it turns pink

Add the tomatoes and stir fry for 2 minutes

Add the soy granules and optional vegetables and mix well.

Add 1 cup of water, salt and puree*.

Cover and let it cook on a low flame for 15-20 minutes.

Add the oregano and sage, mix well. Taste and adjust spices as required

Serve with spaghetti.

Serves 2