Soya Chunk Curry Recipe | High Protein & Easy South Indian Style Curry
If you’re looking for a simple, high-protein curry that’s both flavourful and satisfying, this soya chunk curry is a must-try 🍛🔥
Made with basic pantry ingredients, this dish comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with rice, roti, or even dosa.
This recipe is spicy, slightly tangy, and packed with bold flavours — perfect for everyday cooking!
🛒 Ingredients
(1 cup = 240 ml)
- 1 cup soya chunks (boiled & squeezed)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 1 green chilli
- Few mint leaves curry leaves coriander leaves
Whole spices:
- 1/2 tsp saunf
- 1 maratti moggu
- 1 small piece star anise
Spice powders:
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp jeera powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil soya chunks in hot water for 5–7 minutes. Squeeze out excess water and keep aside

- Heat oil in a pan. Add saunf, maratti moggu, and star anise. Let them release aroma.

- Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.

- Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears

- Add tomato and green chilli. Cook until soft and mushy.

- Add all spice powders and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.

- Add the chopped mint leaves curry leaves coriander leaves

- Add boiled soya chunks and mix so they absorb all flavours.


- Add a little water, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes.

💡 Tips
- Squeeze soya chunks well to avoid rubbery texture
- Add mint for fresh flavour boost
- Adjust spice level as per taste
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
✔ Steamed rice
✔ Chapathi / roti
✔ Dosa
Soya Curry
Description
A simple and flavourful soya chunk curry made with basic spices and everyday ingredients. This high-protein curry pairs perfectly with rice or roti and is ideal for quick, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1. Boil the soya chunks in hot water for 5–7 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and keep aside.
- 2. Heat oil in a pan. Add saunf, maratti moggu and star anise. Let them splutter and release aroma.
- 3. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- 4. Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
- 5. Add chopped tomato and green chilli. Cook until soft and mushy.
- 6. Add red chilli powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, jeera powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
- Add the chopped mint leaves curry leaves coriander leaves
- 7. Add the boiled soya chunks and mix so they absorb the masala well.
- 8. Add a little water, cover and cook for 5–7 minutes.
Notes
- Always squeeze soya chunks well to avoid rubbery texture.
Adding mint gives a fresh and rich flavour.
Adjust water based on how thick or gravy-like you prefer.
Don’t skip Kashmiri chilli powder for good colour.
Let it rest for a few minutes after cooking for better taste.
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