Soya Keema Pav

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!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Course Lunch, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine Indian, Indian Street Food

Servings

Ingredients

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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