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?

1½ cup Soya Chunks, 1 Star Anise, 4 Cloves, 1 Black Cardamom, 3 Green Cardamom, 1 Bay Leaves, 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 tbsp Oil; 1 Star Anise; 2 inch Cinnamon; 4 Cloves; 1 Black Cardamom; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1½ cup Soya Chunks, Soaked; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ cup Water; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Salt

35 min
medium
Serves 2
21 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as soya keema, soy keema · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

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

2 people

Oil1 tbsp
Star Anise1
Cinnamon2 inch
Cloves4
Black Cardamom1
Green Cardamom3
Bay Leaves1
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Slit1
Salt1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Soya Chunks, Soaked1½ cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Water1 cup

Contains: soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
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.
OilStar AniseCinnamonClovesBlack CardamomGreen CardamomBay LeavesOnionGreen ChilliSalt
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 PasteSoya ChunksRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala 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?: 1½ cup Soya Chunks, 1 Star Anise, 4 Cloves, 1 Black Cardamom, 3 Green Cardamom, 1 Bay Leaves, 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.