How long does Kerala-Style Soya Roast take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kerala-Style Soya Roast serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kerala-Style Soya Roast vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kerala-Style Soya Roast spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kerala-Style Soya Roast?

2 cup Soya Chunks, ¼ cup Coconut Chunks, 2 Green Chilli, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ½ inch Ginger, 5 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala-Style Soya Roast?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kerala-Style Soya Roast?

About 256 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kerala-Style Soya Roast

Name: Kerala-Style Soya Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 cup Soya Chunks; As needed Hot Water; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds; ¼ cup Coconut Chunks; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ inch Ginger, Crushed; 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 2 Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped; ½ cup Onion, Chopped; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 pinch Salt; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as soya ularthiyathu, soy roast · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Kerala-style soya roast: marinated soya chunks cooked dry in coconut oil with coconut pieces, fennel, shallots and pepper. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Soya Chunks2 cup
Hot WaterAs needed
Salt½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Coconut Chunks¼ cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ginger, Crushed½ inch
Garlic, Crushed5 cloves
Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped2
Onion, Chopped½ cup
Small Onion (Shallots)½ cup
Salt1 pinch
Water½ cup
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	256kcal	1024kcal
Protein	13g	54g
Carbohydrate	18g	70g
Fat	15g	61g
Fibre	5.6g	22g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

Cookd masalas for soya chunks

Method

1
Soak the soya chunks in hot water with salt. Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes. Once soaked, drain the soya chunks completely.
Soya ChunksHot WaterSalt
2
Add the ingredients for the marination and mix. Set this aside.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltCoriander PowderLemon JuiceCoconut Oil
3
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add fennel seeds, coconut chunks, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, green chilli and curry leaves. Saute for 2 minutes or until the ingredients start to brown.
Coconut OilFennel SeedsCoconut ChunksCurry leavesGingerGarlicGreen Chilli
4
Add onion and shallots. Saute until they start to brown.
OnionSmall Onion (Shallots)
5
Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute for 2 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSalt
6
Add the marinated soya chunks and mix. Add water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Open the lid and add black pepper powder and garam masala powder. Stir and cook until the remaining moisture dries up. Cook for 3-4 minutes without the lid to allow the soya to get slightly crisp. Remove from the heat and serve with rice or parotta.
WaterBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Kerala-Style Soya Roast take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kerala-Style Soya Roast serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kerala-Style Soya Roast vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kerala-Style Soya Roast spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kerala-Style Soya Roast?: 2 cup Soya Chunks, ¼ cup Coconut Chunks, 2 Green Chilli, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ½ inch Ginger, 5 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala-Style Soya Roast?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kerala-Style Soya Roast?: About 256 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.