How long does Soya Kadai Masala take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Soya Kadai Masala serve?

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

Is Soya Kadai Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Soya Kadai Masala 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 Soya Kadai Masala?

1 cup Soya Chunks, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, 1 Onion, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Kadai Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Soya Kadai Masala?

About 303 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Soya Kadai Masala

Name: Soya Kadai Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ cup Water; 1 cup Soya Chunks, Soaked; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Onion, Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ cup Water; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; ½ Onion, Slices; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Tomato, Chopped

Also known as Soya Fry, Soya Masala · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Snacks & Starters

Curries & Gravies Snacks & Starters Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves3

Per serving303 cal

Spicemild

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Soya kadai masala of soya chunks in a browned onion paste and roasted coriander, pepper and chilli masala. Mild, vegetarian, serves 3, 35 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for3 servings

Water1 cup
Soya Chunks, Soaked1 cup
Dry Red Chilli3
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Chopped1
Salt1.5 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1.25 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Onion, Slices½
Bay Leaves2
Tomato, Chopped1

Contains: soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	303kcal	909kcal
Protein	9.9g	30g
Carbohydrate	18g	53g
Fat	22g	67g
Fibre	6.3g	19g
Sugar	3.5g	11g

Cookd masalas for soya chunks

Method

1
Saute the soaked soya with the given ingredients.
Soya ChunksSunflower OilTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
2
For the kadai masala, dry roast the given ingredients and blend them into a fine powder.
Dry Red ChilliBlack PeppercornsCuminCoriander Seeds
3
Saute the onion in a pan with oil and let it brown and blend it with water and set it aside.
Sunflower OilWaterOnion
4
For the masala base, heat up a pan with oil and add the bay leaf, onions and tomatoes. Add salt and saute them for 3 minutes.
Sunflower OilOnionSaltRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBay LeavesTomato
5
Add all the powdered spices and mix it thoroughly. Add the onion paste and soya to the pan and mix it well. Add the kadai masala to the pan and saute everything for 2 minutes.
Water

Before you start

How long does Soya Kadai Masala take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Soya Kadai Masala serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Soya Kadai Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Soya Kadai Masala 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 Soya Kadai Masala?: 1 cup Soya Chunks, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, 1 Onion, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Kadai Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Soya Kadai Masala?: About 303 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

D
d monaJanuary 2026
the smell is good. the tip is no frying just cooking.
G
GauthamFebruary 2025
Came out well but the soya didn't absorbed the masalas... Maybe I should left it cook for sometime at last step.
S
sethu ramFebruary 2025
quick and easy