How long does Soya Kheema take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Soya Kheema serve?

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

Is Soya Kheema vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Soya Kheema spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Kheema?

1.5 cup Soya Chunks, 1 Star Anise, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 4 Cloves, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Kheema?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Soya Kheema?

About 273 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Soya Kheema

Name: Soya Kheema
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 Star Anise; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 4 Cloves; 1.5 cup Soya Chunks, Soaked; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 Black Cardamom; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 Bay Leaves; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder

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Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving273 cal

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Andhra soya kheema: soaked soya chunks minced and cooked with whole spices, onion and red chilli powder. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 35 min plus soaking, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for2 servings

Star Anise1
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Slit1
Salt1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Water1 cup
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Cloves4
Soya Chunks, Soaked1.5 cup
Cinnamon2 inch
Black Cardamom1
Green Cardamom3
Bay Leaves1
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp

Contains: soya.

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	273kcal	546kcal
Protein	20g	40g
Carbohydrate	30g	60g
Fat	9.9g	20g
Fibre	11g	22g
Sugar	2.6g	5.2g

Cookd masalas for soya chunks

Method

1
Mince your soaked soya until it forms small, chunky pieces. To a preheated pan, add your oil and whole spices. Once they’re fragrant, add in the onion, green chili, and salt. Saute on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown.
Star AniseOnionGreen ChilliSaltSunflower OilClovesCinnamonBlack CardamomGreen CardamomBay Leaves
2
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook on a medium heat for 2 minutes or until the raw smell disappears. Add in the soya mince and mix to combine. Cook until almost all the water from the soya evaporates, around 5-6 minutes on medium-high heat. Then add in the spice powders and mix to coat the soya.
Ginger Garlic PasteGaram Masala PowderSoya ChunksTurmeric PowderCumin PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander Powder
3
Add water and bring to a simmer. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
WaterWater
4
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice
Salt

Before you start

How long does Soya Kheema take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Soya Kheema serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Soya Kheema vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Soya Kheema spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Kheema?: 1.5 cup Soya Chunks, 1 Star Anise, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 4 Cloves, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Kheema?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Soya Kheema?: About 273 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.