Add boiling water to TVP and let it rehydrate. Once rehydrated, add to a food processor and process until grainy. Not smooth! Set the jar aside and don’t wash it yet.

Add the dried chilies to water in a pan and bring to a boil.

In another pan, add a tbsp oil, add the diced onion, and cook until translucent.

Then add the minced garlic and cook until the onions turn golden. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool down.

Once the red chilies soften, remove them and let them cool. Save some of the water to help with the blending.

Add the red chilies to a blender with the rest of the spices, and tomato paste and blend smooth. You can add a few tbsp of the reserved water to help with the blending.

Pour the chili paste, cooked onion, and garlic into the processor jar and blend them to help incorporate everything before you add the vital wheat gluten.

Add vital wheat gluten to this mixture and bring it all together in the food processor. You can also just mix it with your hand but make sure to knead for a long time.

Now, make sausage-like shapes with this and tightly wrap it in plastic wrap. You can additionally add an aluminum foil around. Steam them for 10-15 minutes.