Mealmaker Kheema Curry

Introduction

Mealmaker Kheema Curry is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that is a great substitute for meat-based kheema recipes. This dish is prepared using mealmaker (also known as soya chunks), which is rich in protein and provides a hearty texture similar to minced meat. Combined with aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and vegetables, it makes for a flavorful and healthy meal that pairs perfectly with rice, chapathi, or coconut rice. In this recipe, we’ll walk you through the steps to create a hot and spicy version that your family will love.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

1 Bowl Measurement: 250 ml

Quick Navigation:

• Ingredients:
• Procedure
• Step 1: Soak the Mealmaker Kheema
• Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
• Step 3: Fry the Vegetables
• Step 4: Add Ginger Garlic Paste and Mint
• Step 5: Add Tomatoes
• Step 6: Add Water and Turmeric
• Step 7: Add the Mealmaker
• Step 8: Add Spices
• Step 9: Cook Further
• Step 10: Final Touches
• Conclusion

Ingredients:

Mealmaker Kheema: 1 Bowl

Tomato: 1, Onion (Ullipaya): 1, Green Chillies (Pachimirapa): 4

Potato (Bangaladumpa, Aaloo): 1 medium sized

Cumin Seeds Powder (Veyinchina Jeelakarra Podi): 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder: 1 tsp

Mint leaves (Pudina): 1/4 bowl

Ginger Garlic Paste (Allam Velulli): 1 tsp

Oil (Nune): 2-3 tsp

Dry Coconut Powder (Endu Kobbari Podi): 1/2 tsp (Optional)

Salt (Uppu, Namak): As required

Red Chilly Powder (Kaaram): 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder (Pasupu): 1 tsp

Procedure

Step 1: Soak the Mealmaker Kheema

Soak the mealmaker kheema in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften it.

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

Meanwhile, cut the tomato, onion, potato, and green chillies into small pieces.

Step 3: Fry the Vegetables

Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions and green chillies. After frying for a minute, add the potatoes. Stir well.

Step 4: Add Ginger Garlic Paste and Mint

Fry the vegetables until golden brown, then add the ginger garlic paste and mint leaves. Stir well to mix the flavors.

Step 5: Add Tomatoes

Add the chopped tomato to the mixture. Stir well and cover the pan. Let it cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.

Step 6: Add Water and Turmeric

Add a little water and 1 tsp of turmeric powder to the pan. Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.

Step 7: Add the Mealmaker

Once the tomato is cooked, drain the soaked mealmaker and add it to the pan. Mix everything well.

Step 8: Add Spices

Add 1 tsp of garam masala, 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds powder, 1/2 tsp of dry coconut powder (optional), and 1 tsp of red chilli powder. Stir well to combine the spices.

Step 9: Cook Further

Add a little water and salt as needed. Cook the curry for 5 more minutes on medium flame until it thickens to the desired consistency.

Step 10: Final Touches

Switch off the flame when the curry reaches the desired thickness. Garnish with coriander or mint leaves for a fresh touch.

Conclusion

Your hot and spicy Mealmaker Kheema Curry is now ready to be served. This flavorful and protein-packed curry can be enjoyed with plain white rice, chapathi, or even coconut rice for a complete meal. The mealmaker's texture combined with the rich spices makes this dish a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any meal of the day. Enjoy!

Kheema Mealmaker Curry can be served with plain white rice, chapathi, or Coconut Rice.