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Saoji/Savji Tempeh(Spicy Fake Chicken Curry) Vegan

June 29, 2011 By Richa 9 Comments

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Saji/Savji Tempeh (Spicy Fake Chicken Curry). A delicious and easy curry packed full of spices. Great for weeknights. Vegan Recipe.Jump to Recipe

Saji/Savji Tempeh (Spicy Fake Chicken Curry). A delicious and easy curry packed full of spices. Great for weeknights. Vegan Recipe. #veganricha #vegan

Saoji Chicken/Mutton is a very spicy curry, a specialty of Nagpur city in central India. This curry is spicy not just because of the peppercorns, but also because of the long list of spices:) The meat mention in the title and the post gets the keyword hits from the search engines, so please bear with me. More hits = more probability of someone trying the vegan version!
 
I dont know why I waited this long to redo the vegan version of this recipe.. because this Saoji Masala rocks!! Try this tempeh version and you wont crave the meat ever again!
 
 
My recipe is a mix of the recipes from the following 2 links. The first link uses dry coconut and the second link uses Jowar(Sorghum) flour for the masala (spice mix).
http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/saoji-mutton.aspx
This video is in Marathi 🙂
http://recipetube.blogspot.com/2011/03/savji-chicken.html
 
The spices can be dry roasted, grinded and kept for months or roasted in oil along with onion, blended and kept in the refrigerator for a few days.
 
Some other Indian curries with tempeh.. some simpler than this one:)..
Kadhai Tempeh(Tempeh, Cauliflower and bell pepper in tomato gravy)
Tempeh Do Pyaaza (Double Onion Curry)
Palak/Saag Tempeh(Spinach Mustard Greens curry)
Mango creamy curry
Dhania Tempeh (Cilantro Tomato Curry)
 
Fake chicken curry served on a white plate with a green garnish
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Saoji/Savji (Spicy Fake Chicken Curry) Vegan.

Saji/Savji Tempeh (Spicy Fake Chicken Curry). A delicious and easy curry packed full of spices. Great for weeknights. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe. 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
Keyword: spicy curry recipe, vegan chicken curry, vegan curry
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Organic Canola Oil

Spices:

  • 2 teaspoons Coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
  • 2-3 (2 ) Cloves
  • 3-4 (3 ) Black peppercorns (less or more depending on required spice)
  • 2 Green cardamoms
  • 2 Black cardamoms
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 Whole dry red chillies (less or more according to spice)
  • 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
  • 1 stone flower (Dagadphool, I didn't have this)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) hing (asofetida)
  • 1 inch stick cinnamon

Other Items:

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Dry coconut khopra Or Jowar flour(Sorghum)
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 1 cup (166 g) chopped organic Tempeh (can use Tofu or Seitan as well)
  • 1 teaspoon vegan butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) sugar

Instructions

  • In a pan on medium heat, dry roast all the items under spices, continuously stirring) until they start turning slightly brown. (3-4 minutes).
  • Cool grind and keep if using for later.
  • In the same pan, add in the oil and cook the onions until golden. Add in the coconut and ginger and cook for another minute.
  • Blend the onion mixture with the spices and cilantro using a little water into a smooth paste. My blender conked out so the curry is not as smooth. In any which way, the curry is going to blow your mind away!
  • In the pan, add butter and the blended mixture, a cup of water, salt and sugar to taste. Adjust spice if needed( more black pepper for added authentic saoji taste)
  • Add in the Tempeh and cook on low heat covered for 20-30 minutes until the curry thickens and the tempeh is cooked and double in size.
  • Serve hot topped with any Indian flat bread(Roti, Paratha, Naan) or with Basmati Rice!.
  • Keep a pitcher of cold water at hand for the spice shock!!

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Saoji/Savji (Spicy Fake Chicken Curry) Vegan.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 600mg26%
Potassium 492mg14%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 255IU5%
Vitamin C 5.4mg7%
Calcium 156mg16%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
 

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  1. peachie says

    August 14, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I love tempeh even if it’s just toasted so am sure I’ll like this delicious looking dish!

    Reply
  2. Richa says

    September 18, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    thanks peachie!

    Reply
  3. PD says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:13 am

    Where in Nagpur, can you buy this tempeh?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 27, 2014 at 7:47 am

      I dont think Tempeh is available in Nagpur. you can make this with Tofu.

      Reply
  4. Cynthia says

    April 24, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    I love hot and spicy curry dishes, and this one is next on my list. Thanks!

    Reply

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