Soya Keema Pav | Indian Street Food | Kids Lunch Box
A tasty and protein-rich vegetarian twist on the classic keema pav, made with minced soya granules cooked in spicy, flavorful masala. Served with soft pav (bread rolls), this dish is a popular Indian street food and doubles up as a nutritious, mess-free lunch box option for kids. It's filling, flavorful, and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Soya Keema Pav
- Water (पानी) – 1 lt
- Soya Kheema (सोया ख़ीमा) – 1 cup
- Soya Chunks (सोया चंक्स) – ½ cup
- Salt (नमक) – ½ tsp
- Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 1 tsp
- Green Chilli, slit (हरि मिर्च) – 1 no
- Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
For Masala
- Oil (तेल) – 2 tbsp
- Butter (मक्खन) – 2 tbsp
- Cumin (जीरा) – 1 tsp
- Green Chilli, slit (हरि मिर्च) – 2 nos
- Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 2 tsp
- Garlic, chopped (लहसुन) – 2 tsp
- Onion, chopped (प्याज़) – 1 cup
- Water (पानी) – a dash
- Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder (कश्मीरी मिर्च पाउडर) – 2 tsp
- Coriander Powder (धनिया पाउडर) – 1 tbsp
- Pav Bhaji Masala (पाव भाजी मसाला) – 1 tbsp
- Chaat Masala (चाट मसाला) – 2 tsp
- Fresh Tomato Puree (ताज़ी टमाटर प्यूरी) – 2 cups
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Potato large, boiled (आलू) – 1 no
- Capsicum, chopped (शिमला मिर्च) – ⅓ cup
- Kasoori Methi Powder (कसूरी मेथी पाउडर) – a generous pinch
- Water (पानी) – 2 cups
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – handful
- Butter (मक्खन) – 1 tbsp
- Pao Bread (पाव ब्रेड) – 8 nos
- Butter (मक्खन) – as required
Accompaniments
- Onion, sliced (प्याज़ स्लाइस)
- Tomato, sliced (टमाटर स्लाइस)
- Lemon, wedges (नींबू)
- Green Chilli (हरि मिर्च)
- Butter (मक्खन)
Instructions
- For soya keema pav, boil 1 liter of water in a pan. Add soya kheema, soya chunks, salt, chopped ginger, green chilli, and turmeric. Cook until the soya is tender. Drain any excess water and set aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add cumin, green chilli, chopped ginger, and garlic. Sauté until aromatic. Add chopped onions and cook until they become golden brown. Add a dash of water to prevent burning. Add turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, pav bhaji masala, and chaat masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add fresh tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
- Add the cooked soya keema to the masala. Mix well.Mash the boiled potato and add it to the masala. Add chopped capsicum, kasoori Methi powder, and 2 cups of water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Top up with chopped coriander and a tablespoon of butter.
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