Soya Keema pav is a delicious and vegetarian twist on the classic keema pav recipe. Instead of using minced meat, I used soya granules as a meat substitute, making a perfect texture of keema for vegetarians and vegans. This dish is equally flavourful and tasty, offering rich, spicy and protein packed filling served with soft buttery pav buns.
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Soya Keema pav has gained popularity in India as a street food and home cooked meal. Soya refers to soyabean products which are known for their high protein content and versatility in vegetarian and vegan cooking. Soya granules are used as a meat alternative due to their texture and ability to absorb the flavours of spices and seasonings.
Today I shared mouthwatering and spicy street style Indian Soya Keema Pav step by step recipe, made with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and the perfect blend of seasonings. Let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to prepare this delectable vegetarian delight!
Here is some more recipe: Pav Bhaji, Dabeli, Vada Pav, Bun Samosa and Misal Pav
Ingredients for Soya Keema Pav Recipe
1 cup soya granules
1 large sized onion, chopped
2-3 large sized tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup green peas
1-2 green chilies, chopped
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
Salt to taste
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp pav bhaji masala
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin seeds
3-4 black pepper
1 bay leaf
2-3 cloves
1 tsp kasuri methi
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
For Pav
4-6 buns
Butter for toasting
Instructions
Boil or soak the soya granules in hot water with salt for about 15-20 minutes or until they become soft. Then squeeze out excess water and keep aside.
Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and the oil starts to separate.
Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, ground coriander, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
Add the boiled granules and mix everything together. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add ½ cup of water and cover and cook for 10-15 mintues.
Adjust the seasoning and spices according to your taste. If the mixture seems dry, you can add a splash of water.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice and remove from heat.
For Pav:
Slit the pav buns horizontally, leaving one edge attached to form a hinge.
Heat a little butter in a pan over medium heat. Toast the pav buns on the cut side until they are golden and slightly crisp.
To Serve:
Open the toasted pav buns and place a generous portion of the prepared soya keema inside.
Serve hot with your favorite chutney, such as mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
Enjoy your delicious Soya Keema Pav!
Soya Keema Pav Recipe
Equipment
- Kadai or Wok
Ingredients
- 1 cup soya granules
- 1 large sized onion chopped
- 2-3 large sized tomatoes chopped
- 1/3 cup green peas
- 1-2 green chilies chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp pav bhaji masala
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3-4 black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 tsp kasuri methi
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
For Pav
- 4-6 buns
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
For Soya Keema
- Boil or soak the soya granules in hot water with salt for about 15-20 minutes or until they become soft. Then squeeze out excess water and keep aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and the oil starts to separate.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, ground coriander, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the boiled granules and mix everything together. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add ½ cup of water and cover and cook for 10-15 mintues.
- Adjust the seasoning and spices according to your taste. If the mixture seems dry, you can add a splash of water.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice and remove from heat.
To Pav or Bun
- Slit the pav buns horizontally, leaving one edge attached to form a hinge.
- Heat a little butter in a pan over medium heat. Toast the pav buns on the cut side until they are golden and slightly crisp.
To Serve:
- Open the toasted pav buns and place a generous portion of the prepared soya keema inside.
- Serve hot with your favorite chutney, such as mint chutney or tamarind chutney.
- Enjoy your delicious Soya Keema Pav!
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