How long does Soya Matar Keema Masala take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Soya Matar Keema Masala serve?

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

Is Soya Matar Keema Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Soya Matar Keema Masala 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 Matar Keema Masala?

1 cup Soya Chunks, ½ cup Green Peas, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, ¼ cup Curd, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Matar Keema Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Soya Matar Keema Masala?

About 302 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Soya Matar Keema Masala

Name: Soya Matar Keema Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 1 cup Soya Chunks; As Needed Water, Hot; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 Black Cardamom; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ cup Curd; ½ cup Green Peas; 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ Lemon; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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11 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 Peas Keema · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Gluten-free

Soya matar keema masala: soya chunks pulsed into mince, cooked with green peas in onion, tomato and curd masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Party

Ingredients

23 items

4 people

Soya Chunks1 cup
Water, HotAs Needed
Oil2 tbsp
Ghee3 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Green Cardamom3
Black Cardamom1
Cumin½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Curd¼ cup
Green Peas½ cup
Water1 cup
Lemon½
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	302kcal	1208kcal
Protein	9.5g	38g
Carbohydrate	20g	82g
Fat	21g	84g
Fibre	6.2g	25g
Sugar	5.8g	23g

Cookd masalas for soya chunks

Method

1
Soak the soya chunks in hot water for 10 mins.
Soya ChunksWater
2
Squeeze and remove the water and pulse blend the soya chunks to make the keema.
3
Heat oil and ghee in a pan and add the whole spices, fry them for a minute.
OilGheeCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomBlack CardamomCumin
4
Add the finely chopped onions and fry them until golden brown in color.
Onion
5
Add the ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chillies and saute for a minute until the raw aroma goes.
Ginger Garlic PasteGreen Chilli
6
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook them until soft and mushy and the oil begins to separate.
Tomato
7
At this stage, add the powdered spices and salt and mix well.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltGaram Masala Powder
8
Reduce the flame and add whisked curd into the masala. Mix well to combine and simmer further for 2 minutes.
Curd
9
Add the soya keema and green peas into the masala and mix to combine well.
Green Peas
10
Add water and cook until reduced and dry again.
Water
11
Finish with a spoon of ghee, a squeeze of lemon and finely chopped fresh coriander leaves.
GheeLemonCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Soya Matar Keema Masala take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Soya Matar Keema Masala serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Soya Matar Keema Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Soya Matar Keema Masala 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 Matar Keema Masala?: 1 cup Soya Chunks, ½ cup Green Peas, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, ¼ cup Curd, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Soya Matar Keema Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Soya Matar Keema Masala?: About 302 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

M
MirthikaJanuary 2026
so yummy turned out awesome
C
A Cookd cookMarch 2025
can we add 100g soya instead of 1 bowl
C
A Cookd cookOctober 2024
1 cup means how much pls put measurements in every dish
J
JahnaviMarch 2023
Super simple and delicious recipe