Textured Soy Curry with Vegetables

Textured Soy Curry with Vegetables is a easy Indian recipe that serves 2. 260 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 18 min | Total: 48 min

Cost: $3.50 total, $1.75 per serving

Ingredients

  • 75 g Textured soy protein (To rehydrate)
  • 50 g Potatoes (Cut into dice about 1 cm)
  • 2 Tomatoes (Medium, diced)
  • 1 Onion (Small, sliced)
  • Few leaves Fresh cilantro (Coarsely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
  • 2 Garlic cloves (Crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon Tomato paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional) (Adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (e.g. sunflower or canola oil)
  • 10 cl Water
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rehydrating the textured soy

    Place the 75 g of textured soy protein in a bowl, cover with warm water and let soak for 10 minutes. Then drain and gently press to remove excess water.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Preparing the vegetables

    While the soy soaks, slice the onion, chop the garlic, cut the potatoes and tomatoes into about 1 cm dice. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

    Time: PT10M

  3. Sauté the aromatics

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, crushed garlic, coriander and cumin seeds. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the spices release their aromas.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: Moyen

  4. Add the vegetables

    Stir in the potato and tomato dice. Sauté for 4 minutes, stirring regularly until the tomatoes start to break down.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: Moyen

  5. Season

    Add the tomato paste, chili flakes (if using), salt and pepper. Mix for 1 minute to coat the vegetables well.

    Time: PT1M

  6. Incorporate the soy and cook

    Add the rehydrated soy, stir to integrate with the vegetables. Pour in 10 cl of water, cover and cook for 5 minutes over high heat, then 5‑8 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally until the liquid is almost absorbed and the vegetables are tender.

    Time: PT13M

    Temperature: Vif puis doux

  7. Finishing

    Remove from heat, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with basmati rice or naan bread.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
260
Protein
15 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, low-calorie, low-fat, high-fiber

Allergens: Soy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Textured Soy Curry with Vegetables

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A quick and flavorful vegetarian curry made with textured soy protein, potatoes, tomatoes and aromatic spices. Ideal for a nutritious and economical meal.

EasyIndianServes 2

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Source Video
22m
Prep
20m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.50
Total cost
$1.75
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Rehydration of soy (step 1)
  • Sauté the spices without burning them (step 3)
  • Final cooking of the curry with liquid control (step 6)

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot oil to avoid splatters.
  • Handle knives carefully when cutting.

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