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, ½ 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: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Soya Chunks, Soaked; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ Onion, Slices; ½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Onion, Chopped; 1 Tomato, Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Water

35 min
mild
Serves 3
12 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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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

3 people

Oil4 tbsp
Soya Chunks, Soaked1 cup
Turmeric Powder1¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Cumin1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Onion, Slices½
Water1 cup
Bay Leaves2
Onion, Chopped1
Tomato, Chopped1

Contains: soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
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.
OilSoya ChunksTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
2
For the kadai masala, dry roast the given ingredients and blend them into a fine powder.
Dry Red ChilliCuminBlack PeppercornsCoriander Seeds
3
Saute the onion in a pan with oil and let it brown and blend it with water and set it aside.
OilOnionWater
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.
OilBay LeavesOnionTomatoSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
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, ½ 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