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Dhania Fake Chicken (Tempeh in Cilantro Tomato Curry)
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Dhania Fake Chicken (Tempeh in Cilantro Tomato Curry)

Dhania Fake Chicken (Tempeh in Cilantro Tomato Curry). An easy, healthy and delicious curry packed full of flavor. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan

Ingredients

Marinade:
  • 1 inch tempeh cubes, 8-10 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
Curry:
  • 3 cups cilantro leaves and small stems
  • 2 tomato medium
  • 1 Serrano pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1/2 onion medium, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove clove also known as laung
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek methi leaves (optional, I love the slight bitterneess from the fenugreek leaves, dried
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

Marinade:
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  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Add in the tempeh and mix well to coat all properly. Let sit for half an hour
Curry:
  1. In a blender, blend tomatoes, serrano pepper, cilantro, garlic and ginger with a little water and keep aside.
  2. In a large pan, add a teaspoon oil and chopped onion, bay leaf and clove and cook at medium heat until onions are golden brown.
  3. Remove onions, and add the marinated tempeh pieces to the pan with a little oil.
  4. Cook the tempeh for 4-5 minutes until the outside of the pieces start getting golden.
  5. Add in the cilantro tomato puree and the golden onion back into the pan.
  6. Keep cooking on medium low heat, partially covered for 20-30 minutes till the puree thickens.
  7. Add in some water, salt, dried fenugreek leaves and chili flakes and mix well.
  8. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust for salt and spice.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
  11. Serve hot with Indian Bread, Naan, Roti or Basmati Rice !

Notes

  • Nutritional value is based on 1 seving

Nutrition Information

Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Sodium 600mg (25%) Potassium 456mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2895IU (58%) Vitamin C 28.5mg (32%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Potassium 456mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2895IU 58%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 32%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.