Soya Aur Tarkari Ki Masala | Soya Chunks & Mixed Vegetable Gravy

Soya Aur Tarkari Ki Masala is a delicious and wholesome Indian vegetarian curry made with soft soya balls and a colourful combination of mixed vegetables. The soya and vegetables are simmered in a rich onion-tomato gravy flavoured with ginger, garlic, mint, garam masala and Kitchen King masala. The addition of khoya and milk gives the gravy a wonderfully creamy and mildly rich texture. It is an easy yet satisfying dish that makes a lovely addition to an everyday Indian meal or a special vegetarian spread.

                                   

Ingredients required

For gravy base

• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped tomatos
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• Handful of mint leaves
• 2 tsp khoya
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Pinch of haldi/turmeric
• 1 tsp Everest Kitchen King masala
• 1/2 tsp salt

Other

• 1/4 cup soya balls cooked with one cup of water and half tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup mixed boiled vegetables like cauliflower, potato, carrot and beans

Method

• Prepare the gravy base: Heat a little oil in a kadai. Add chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies and mint leaves. Add khoya, garam masala, turmeric, Kitchen King masala and salt.
• Sauté everything over medium heat for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and tomatoes become soft and the mixture is well cooked.
• Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend into a smooth paste.
• Meanwhile, cook the soya balls in 1 cup water with ½ tsp salt. Drain well and gently squeeze out excess water.
• Heat oil in another kadai and shallow-fry the cooked soya balls until lightly golden. Add the boiled mixed vegetables—cauliflower, potato, carrot and beans—and sauté for a few minutes.
• Add the prepared onion-tomato gravy and ¼ cup milk. Mix well and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to blend.   

Serving suggestions

You can serve Soya masala with 

• Roti or chapati
• Butter naan or garlic naan
• Paratha
• Jeera rice
• Steamed basmati rice
• Vegetable pulao.  For a complete meal, serve it with roti, cucumber-onion salad, papad and a bowl of plain yogurt or raita.

Hyderabadi Vegetable Sandwich Recipe | Spicy Indian Vegetable Cheese Sandwich

Hyderabadi Vegetable Sandwich is a delicious Indian-style sandwich prepared with a spicy and flavorful mixed vegetable filling, aromatic spices, tomato puree and cheese. The vegetable mixture is cooked until completely dry and then layered between toasted bread slices for a crispy, satisfying snack. This easy vegetarian sandwich is perfect for breakfast, evening tea, school lunch boxes or a quick snack.

Ingredients

For Tempering

• 3 teaspoons oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chillies

For the Vegetable Filling

• 4 teaspoons finely chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons curd
• A pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon salt, or according to taste
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
• ½ cup tomato puree
• 1 cup boiled mixed vegetables, such as cauliflower, potato, carrot and beans
• 3 teaspoons grated cheese
• 4 slices milk bread

Method

Prepare the Vegetable Filling

1. Heat oil in a kadai or pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add the finely chopped green chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
3. Add the chopped onions and cook until they become soft and slightly translucent.
4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma disappears.
5. Add turmeric powder, salt, garam masala, cumin powder and coriander powder. Mix well.
6. Add the curd and stir continuously so that it blends well with the spices.
7. Pour in the tomato puree and mix everything together.
8. Add the boiled mixed vegetables and gently combine with the masala.
9. Cook the mixture until the vegetables are well coated with the spices and the excess moisture has completely evaporated.

Important tip: The vegetable filling should be thick and completely dry. If the filling is watery, continue cooking until all excess moisture evaporates. A wet filling can make the bread soggy and affect the texture and appearance of the sandwich.

Assemble the Sandwich

10. Heat a tawa or flat pan and lightly toast the bread slices on both sides.
11. Spread an even layer of the prepared vegetable filling over one toasted bread slice.
12. Sprinkle grated cheese generously over the vegetable filling.
13. Cover with another bread slice and gently press the sandwich together.
14. Toast the sandwich on the tawa until both sides are golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted.
15. Remove from the pan, cut into halves or slices and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Hyderabadi Vegetable Sandwich hot with tomato ketchup, green chutney or your favorite sandwich dip. You can also serve it alongside a cup of hot tea or coffee for a delicious evening snack.

Recipe Tips

• Make sure the boiled vegetables are well drained before adding them to the filling.
• Cook the vegetable mixture until it becomes dry to prevent soggy sandwiches.
• You can adjust the green chillies according to your preferred spice level.
• For a richer sandwich, add extra grated cheese before toasting.
• Brown or whole-wheat bread can be used instead of milk bread.
• The filling can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for quick sandwich preparation.