Vegan Chicken Kondattam

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    354 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Vegan Chicken Kondattam

Try my Vegan Chicken Kondattam - a vegan spin on a popular spicy crispy fiery classic dish from the state of kerala. Soycurls marinated in a spicy chili marinade, baked then tossed with a fragrant spicy sauce. Serve this with rice or add it as a filling to tacos! Gluten-free Nut-free

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 ounces soycurls
  • 1.5 cups broth or water

For the marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar or use lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder or use paprika
  • 1/4 spoon black pepper
  • 2.5 tablespoons corn starch

For the sauce:

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 2 dried red chilies, Indian or cayenne for hot , california red or Kashmiri chilies for mild or use kondattam mulaku chilies
  • 8 curry leaves , fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Thinly sliced red onion or shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 green chilies slit into 2-4 long slices each
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder or use paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala or ground coriander or both
  • 1/2 Cup water plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • Cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Soak the soycurls in warm 1 1/2 cups of broth or water for 10 minutes or so. Then drain the soycurls but reserve the water to use later.
  2. Then add the ginger garlic paste, oil and vinegar to the drained soy curls and toss well. Then add in the spices and mix in. Then add the cornstarch and add well to coat.
  3. Spread the soycurls on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit(206 degrees Celsius) for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp on the outside.
  4. For the sauce, heat the oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add the dried chilies and curry leaves and mix. (For additional heat, break open one of the chilies or add 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes. Do not do this if your heat preference is low)
  5. Then add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies and toss well. Add a pinch of salt. Cook until the onion is golden.
  6. Then add in the Kashmiri chili powder and Garam masala and coriander if using.
  7. Then add in the ketchup, soy sauce and mix well. Bring to a boil.
  8. Mix the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water or use 1/2 cup of the reserved soycurl water/broth. Then add to the skillet and bring to a boil.
  9. Then add the baked soycurls and toss well to coat.
  10. Take off heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately over rice or with flatbread.

Notes

  •  Soy-free: use an alternate vegan chicken substitute, which is not soy-based like seitan. You don't need to soak the seitan, you can just marinate it and use. Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
  • Protein subs: other proteins like Tofu, seitan, chickpea tofu or chickpeas can be used. Or use cauliflower. 
  • Less heat: Use less of the Kashmiri chili powder, use just 1 dried chili. If using paprika, use the sweet and less hot variety. Some paprikas can be quite hot. 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 637mg (27%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 1775IU (36%) Vitamin C 155mg (172%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 637mg 27%
Potassium 370mg 8%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 1775IU 36%
Vitamin C 155mg 172%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 7mg 39%

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

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