Soya Keema Masala

Soya Keema Masala is a delicious vegan keema recipe made with soya nuggets and basic masala. This easy to make recipe can be packed for lunch. It makes a perfect side dish and is best served with Roti, Rice and tastes great on Toast too!

Ingredients

• 1 cup soya chunks
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped  
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method

• Soak soya chunks in hot water till they are soft. Immediately drain water, rinse in cold water, squeeze out excess water.
• Pulse the soya chunks in a mixie to a coarse texture and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan , add fennel seeds, garlic, sauté for few seconds. Next add onion, sprinkle salt and fry till golden.
• Further add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and fry till the raw smell goes away.
• Add tomato, capsicum and cook on a low flame till the tomatoes turn mushy.
• Finally add minced soya chunks and mix well and fry for 3 -4 minutes on a low flame.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Rice, Roti or Bread.