Kerala-Style Soya Roast
Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesVeganLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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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 itemsRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Coconut Chunks¼ cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic, Crushed5 cloves
Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped2
Ginger, Crushed½ inch
Small Onion (Shallots)½ cup
Onion, Chopped½ cup
Water½ cup
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Soya Chunks2 cup
Hot WaterAs needed
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Contains: soya.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 254kcal | 1016kcal |
| Protein | 13g | 53g |
| Carbohydrate | 17g | 69g |
| Fat | 15g | 61g |
| Fibre | 5.5g | 22g |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 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.
Red Chilli PowderSaltCoriander PowderLemon JuiceCoconut OilTurmeric Powder
- 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 leavesGarlicGreen ChilliGinger
- 4
Add onion and shallots. Saute until they start to brown.
Small Onion (Shallots)Onion
- 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, 5 cloves Garlic, ½ inch Ginger, 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 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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