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Soya Keema Pav Recipe

Soya Keema Pav is a vegetarian twist on the classic Keema Pav, using soya chunks in a spicy gravy served with pav bread. It's flavorful, protein-packed, and perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Brunch, lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup soya chunks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp soya chap masala or pav bhaji masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 3 big onions finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 5-6 garlic cloves
  • 4 big tomatoes
  • 4 green chillies 2 sliced, 2 chopped
  • 1 inch ginger plus some ginger julienne
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp hing (asafoetida)
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5-6 black pepper corns
  • 3-4 cloves cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tsp coriander powder coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ cup peas
  • Salt to taste
  • butter ( for toasting pav)
  • Pav bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • Soak 1 cup soya chunks in warm water for 10 mins, then squeeze out water and grind coarsely.
  • Marinate the ground soya in 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 tsp haldi and 1 tsp kasuri methi. Mix and keep aside.

For Gravy

  • First , grind 4 tomatoes with garlic cloves, 2 chopped green chillies, and 1 inch ginger to a paste.
  • Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add 1/2 tsp jeera and 1/2 tsp hing.
  • Add 1 inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 5-6 black pepper,, 3-4 laung, and 1 star anise.
  • Add 3 big onions (finely chopped) and fry until golden brown.
  • Add 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli, 1/2 tsp haldi,1 tbsp coriander powder, 2 tbsp soya chap masala (or pav bhaji masala) and 1 tsp garam masala.
  • Add 1/2 cup peas and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and salt to taste. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until oil leaves the corner.
  • Add the marinated soya mixture and 1/2 cup water.
  • Cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
  • In the end, add ginger julienne and 2 sliced green chillies.
  • Serve with pav bread toasted in butter .

Notes

  • Adjust spices to taste.
    Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
    Nutrition (per serving, approx.): Calories: 300, Protein: 15g, Carbs: 40g, Fat: 10g (estimates; adjust based on serving size).