Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka
Veg · Rice dishes, Curries & Gravies
Rice dishesCurries & GraviesDry sidesChutneys, Podis & PicklesVeganDairy-free
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Lunchbox
Cook along
5 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Peanut rice with a peanut, sesame and dal podi, served with potato soya chukka in Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala. Mild, serves 2, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
22 itemsRoasted Peanuts¼ cup
Roasted Peanuts100 grams
Cooked Rice2 cup
Fenugreek Seeds1 grams
Chana Dal1 tbsp
White Sesame Seeds½ tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tbsp
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli3
Black Peppercorns¼ tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Tamarind5 grams
Salt1 tsp
Potato, Chopped100 grams
Soya Chunks¼ cup
Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala20 grams
Coconut (Grated)1 tbsp
Onion, Chopped80 grams
Water2 cup
Contains: groundnut, wheat, soya, sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 963kcal | 1926kcal |
| Protein | 31g | 63g |
| Carbohydrate | 95g | 191g |
| Fat | 55g | 110g |
| Fibre | 18g | 35g |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 17g |
Cookd masalas for roasted peanuts
Method
- 1
In the same pan, add all the ingredients for the podi along with one portion of the roasted peanuts, and dry roast everything together.
Fenugreek SeedsChana DalWhite Sesame SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliBlack Peppercorns
- 2
Now, coarsely blend the mixture.
Roasted PeanutsTamarindCoconut (Grated)
- 3
In another pan, prepare the tempering. Add the cooked white rice and salt to the pan, then mix well.
Roasted PeanutsCooked RiceSunflower OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesSalt
- 4
In a cooker, add oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and fennel seeds. Let them splutter. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add the peeled potatoes and soaked soya chunks.
Sunflower OilUrad Dal (split)PotatoSoya ChunksMustard SeedsOnion
- 5
Add the cooked Madurai chukka masala and mix well. Pour in water, cover, and pressure cook for 1 or 2 whistles. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and stir-fry the mixture.
Cookd Madurai Chukka MasalaWater
Before you start
- How long does Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka 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 Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka?
- ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts, 2 cup Cooked Rice, 100 grams Potato, ¼ cup Soya Chunks, 20 grams Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Peanut Rice and Potato Soya Chukka?
- About 963 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
A Cookd cookMarch 2026
Looked great, can add a pod of garlic for aroma !
More with Cookd Madurai Chukka Masala
Cookd Madurai Chicken Chukka
30 mins221 cal
mild · Sautéd · High protein
Cookd Madurai Mushroom Chukka
25 mins78 cal
mild · Sautéd · Low calorie
Cookd Madurai Prawn Chukka
30 mins163 cal
mild · Sautéd · High protein
Cookd Madurai Soya Chukka
25 mins173 cal
mild · Sautéd · High protein
Cookd Madurai Mutton Chukka
40 mins231 cal
mild · Sautéd · High protein
Thokku Biryani
45 mins834 cal
medium · Pressure Cooked · Source of protein
Cookd Chicken Chukka Kuzhambu
30 mins402 cal
medium · Simmered · High protein
Cookd Madurai Kari Dosa
40 mins385 cal
medium · Sautéd · High protein

