Vegan Minced Meat
Soya Granules is one of the most common ingredients to make vegetarian minced meat or vegan keema masala in the Indian Subcontinent. I combine it with tofu chunks to give a delicious creamy mouthfeel to the curry. This veg keema curry offers taste and nutrition, by substituting minced with soya granules and scrambled tofu. Soy granules add more mass to the dish and closely resemble the real deal (minced meat). Substitute tofu with soya chunks (meal maker)/tempeh/paneer depending upon your preference. You can combine soya granules with fresh low-carb vegetables like – cauliflower, broccoli, or carrots. Your vegetables need to be grainy in texture like cauliflower rice and not pulpy or mushy.
How To Make Keema Curry
Prepare Soya Granules
Soak soya granules in hot salted water for 10 minutes covered. Once they become soft, transfer to a colander. Drain all the water. Squeeze out all the water from softened soya granules.
Make Spicy Tomato Paste
Blend tomatoes, dried red chillies, ginger, and garlic to a smooth paste using 1 – 2 tablespoons of water. Keep it aside.
Prepare Curry Base
Heat the oil in a saucepot or kadhai. Add the whole spices. Sauté for 20 – 30 seconds until the spices become fragrant. Add the finely chopped onions and fry until they turn golden brown and caramelized, stirring them at regular intervals. This may take about 8-10 minutes over low heat.
Add tomato paste prepared earlier along with salt, and spice powders. Stir well to combine. Saute over low heat for 5 – 6 minutes. Soon you will notice that masala has started releasing its oil and juices.
Final Assembly
Add softened soya granules and tofu chunks to the masala. Stir to combine nicely.
Add 1 cup water, kasuri methi, garam masala, and sliced chillies. Cover and cook veg keema curry over low heat for 15 minutes for minced meat to absorb all the flavour. At this stage, add more salt or water as per the requirement.
Garnish the veg keema curry with fresh coriander leaves. It is ready to serve.
Serving Suggestion
For a delicious Indian dinner serve veg keema curry with paratha or naan, cooling mint boondi raita and kachumber salad. Add shredded cheese like cheddar on top of the curry and bake it in the oven for 10 minutes for a creamy, cheesy vegetarian casserole. Serve it with toasted slices of bread. Or you can spread this vegan keema onto toast and eat it for a protein-packed snack or breakfast. Stuff the veg keema filling inside tacos or pita bread. To make vegan keema biryani, combine this keema curry with rice and a delicious casserole meal is on the table in no time.
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