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Saoji/Savji (Spicy Fake Chicken Curry) Vegan.
Saji/Savji Tempeh (Spicy Fake Chicken Curry). A delicious and easy curry packed full of spices. Great for weeknights. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil organic
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
- 2-3 cloves
- 3-4 black peppercorns (less or more depending on required spice)
- 2 green cardamom
- 2 black cardamom
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 red chillies less or more according to spice, whole, dry
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
- 1 stone flower (Dagadphool, I didn't have this)
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida asofetida
- 1 inch cassia cinnamon stick form
Other Items:
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon coconut khopra Or Jowar flour(Sorghum, dry
- 1 inch ginger chopped
- 1 cup tempeh can use Tofu or Seitan as well, chopped, organic
- 1 teaspoon vegan butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a pan on medium heat, dry roast all the items under spices, continuously stirring) until they start turning slightly brown. (3-4 minutes).
- Cool grind and keep if using for later.
- In the same pan, add in the oil and cook the onions until golden. Add in the coconut and ginger and cook for another minute.
- Blend the onion mixture with the spices and cilantro using a little water into a smooth paste. My blender conked out so the curry is not as smooth. In any which way, the curry is going to blow your mind away!
- In the pan, add butter and the blended mixture, a cup of water, salt and sugar to taste. Adjust spice if needed( more black pepper for added authentic saoji taste)
- Add in the Tempeh and cook on low heat covered for 20-30 minutes until the curry thickens and the tempeh is cooked and double in size.
- Serve hot topped with any Indian flat bread(Roti, Paratha, Naan) or with Basmati Rice!.
- Keep a pitcher of cold water at hand for the spice shock!!
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Notes
- Nutritional value is based on 1 serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
492mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.