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Amazing Keralan Tempeh Chili Roast. Vegan version of Kerala Beef/Chicken Chili Roast. Spicy flavorful Indian Main. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe.
A spicy Tempeh curry today. This is one spiced with fennel and coriander, with caramelized onion based dry curry, usually made with meat. I used Tempeh(fermented Soybean Patty). You can use any sturdy meat substitute of choice like tofu, seitan, chikin subs, soy curls etc. Serve this as side with Indian flat bread (Roti, Paratha, Laccha Parotta, Naan) or Rice! or Serve as a snack with Crackers or over canapes, a cool dill cashew dip, or fill up tacos.
This version is adapted from a couple of recipes of meat based roasts by many bloggers that I read through while researching and then adjusted the overall recipes and flavor to my preference. For variations, Puree the onions and shallots and roast them for a smoother masala paste. Add water or coconut milk for a saucy version.Â
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Kerala is a state on the coast in South west India, a popular destination for its backwaters, beaches, Ayurvedic tourism and tropical greenery. The Cuisine of the state is influenced by a lot of cultures. Coconut, Rice, Fish, tropical vegetables and rich and hot spice are just some of the highlights.
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Tempeh Chili Roast - Kerala Style
Allergen Information: Dairy, egg, corn, gluten free.Â
Ingredients Â
Dry roast:
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 3-4 black peppercorns, or to taste
Marinade:
- 4 oz Tempeh chopped into small cubes.
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder or to taste
- a generous pinch of cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Curry:
- 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil or organic canola oil
- 1/3 cup chopped white or red onion
- 2-3 shallots chopped
- 2 green chilies slit lengthwise or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped or paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped or paste
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder or to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce
- scallions/green onion for garnish
InstructionsÂ
- Dry roast the spices under Dry-roast for 2-3 minutes on low-medium in a pan. Grind and keep
- Mix everything under Marinade in a medium pan, and add the dry roasted spice mix to it. (You can let the tempeh marinate in this mix for an hour before cooking if you like.)
- Cook the Tempeh, covered, on low until all the liquid is absorbed and just about dry(20+ minutes). Stir 2-3 times in between.
- Meanwhile, in a medium pan, add oil and heat on medium.
- Add chopped onions and shallots to the oil and cook until brown (12-15 minutes)
- Add the ginger, garlic, curry leaves, green chili. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chili powder(or add this later to taste), and soy sauce.
- Mix and add the Tempeh coated with the spices to this mix.
- Mix well and cook until dry.(4-6 minutes).
- Taste and adjust salt and spice level. Add cayenne if needed.
- Serve sizzling hot garnished with chopped scallions. Serve with Daal and Rice or make a wrap with Naan, lettuce, salsa.
Notes
For variations: add 1/2 cup coconut milk or 2 Tablespoons Coconut milk yogurt and water as needed, salt and bring to a boil for a curry.
Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 409mg, Potassium: 356mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 420IU, Vitamin C: 60.4mg, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 2.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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wonderful recipe, looks so good
This looks so warming and delicious! I’m loving all the spice in this.
Wow, this recipe looks amazing! And I love the pictures, very beautiful!
When I saw it was kerala-style, I thought for sure there would be coconut in it… but there isn’t!! it looks great, though, with all those spices! 🙂
i have NEVER had tempeh! can you believe that? this dish looks too hard to resist! looks delicious!
you should try it.. you can crumble up this mix and make a burger with some mashed veggies! yummazing! if you and dayv like spice.. then this is what you should try!
Ooo I like that white Board is that new?
This recipe looks pretty fantastic Richa!
…just the tempeh sounds delish all on its own 🙂
Thanks Heather! Yes it is delicious!. Give it a try.
The white board is the oldest board:) the new one is dark blu and purple which you cant see coz of the back lighting.
Wow thats a delicious recipe 🙂
Thank you Priyanka!
the tempeh roast is looking so yummy.
Thanks Dassana!
roast looks wonderful
congrats to the winners
Thank you Torview!
looks delicious ……..
Thanks Kalyani