Vegetarian Keema-Soy Chunks

Soya chunks or Granules fried with onion and Peas makes a very good alternative for keema. Here I am showing video with tofu so you can use either tofu or soy chunks!

Vegeterian Keema-Soy Chunks

Author: Bhavna

Ingredients

  • Oil 1-2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves few
  • Soya chunks or Granules (Nutrela) 1 cup
  • Onion 1 medium (finley chopped)
  • Tomato 2 medium (finley chopped)
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • Frozen Peas 1 handful -optional
  • Coriander leaves 5 sprigs (finely chopped)
  • Turmeric Powder a pinch
  • Chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder 1 tsp
  • ¼ tsp or according to your taste garam masala
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Boil 4 cups of water in a wide vessel,when water starts boiling add 1 cup of soya granules,after 3 minutes remove form the stove,drain and wash in fresh water for 2-3 times,drain completely and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok/kadai,add the tempering ingredients mustard, cumin seeds, curry leaves and when it splutter add ginger-garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves.
  • Then add the finely chopped onions,sprinkle some salt and fry till light golden brown.
  • After that add finely chopped tomatoes and saute till it turns tender n mushy.
  • Then add drained soya granules,frozen peas and give it a stir and add all the dry powders and stir fry for 2 minutes and cook covered for another 2-3 minutes.
  • and now add the garam masala powder,some chopped coriander leaves and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Delicious vegetarian soy Keema is ready to serve. Serve with Rice or Roti/naan or other bread.