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    Home » main course:India

    Tempeh Do Pyaaza(Tempeh in Spicy onion curry) Vegan

    Published: Aug 3, 2011 · Modified: Aug 2, 2018 by Richa 11 Comments

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    Tempeh Do Pyaaza (Tempeh in Spicy Onion Curry). A vegan version of a popular Indian curry. Healthy and delicious. Vegan And Gluten Free Recipe. Jump to Recipe

    Tempeh Do Pyaaza (Tempeh in Spicy Onion Curry). A vegan version of a popular Indian curry. Healthy and delicious. Vegan And Gluten Free Recipe. #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan


    Do Pyaaza” literally means double onion. This Indian curry is a popular curry usually used in meat preparations. The earthy spices and the onions will remind most Indians of the roadside small shops serving greasy curries. I try to recreate and veganize some of the rich curries, to replace that meaty memory with a vegan version. The Tempeh can be replaced with seitan, tofu, mushrooms or vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower or use cooked beans/chickpeas. Serve hot with any Indian Flat Bread (Roti, Chapati, Naan) or Basmati Rice!

     

    For a more dhaba (road side restaurant) version, add some vegan butter or olive oil on the hot curry just before serving. this recipe also got published on OneGreenPlanet!
     
     
     
    Tempeh Do Pyaaza served in a white bowl on a fabric background
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    Tempeh Do Pyaaza (Tempeh In Spicy Onion Chutney) Vegan

    Tempeh Do Pyaaza (Tempeh in Spicy Onion Curry). A vegan version of a popular Indian curry. Healthy and delicious. Vegan And Gluten Free Recipe.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: healthy curry recipe, traditional Indian meal, vegan curry recipe
    Servings: 2 -3 servings
    Calories: 319kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Organic Canola (safflower or coconut oil)
    • 1 teaspoon vegan butter
    • 2 Green chilies (Serrano, less or more by taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Fenugreek seeds (methi)
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
    • 1 teaspoon dry Pomegranate seeds (anardana, can be substituted with half teaspoon dry mango powder or add more lemon juice later)
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 2 medium onions
    • 1 inch Ginger piece chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh Mint leaves
    • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Salt to taste (2/3 teaspoon)
    • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) raw sugar or agave syrup
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves chopped
    • 1 cup (166 g) cubed Tempeh (steamed for 10 mins)
    • water as needed

    Instructions

    • Chop 1 green chili and make thin slices of the other one. Chop the onions into rings.
    • In a Pan, add 2 teaspoons oil and shallow fry/cook a third of the onion rings, 1 sliced green chili, a tablespoon of cilantro leaves and a few thin slices of red bell pepper(optional) on medium heat, for 4 to 6 minutes, on medium heat. Remove from pan and keep aside.
    • In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tsp oil, remaining onions, chopped green chili and the spices(coriander, cumin, fenugreek seeds, pomegranate seeds and turmeric powder). Cook on medium heat with occasional stirring till the onions are golden.
    • Add in the ginger and mint leaves and cook for a minute.
    • Take off heat and Blend the onion mixture with a little lemon juice or water into a thick puree.
    • In the pan, add the butter, onion puree, salt and sugar to taste.
    • Add in the chopped tempeh and mix well to coat. Cook covered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the puree thickens to almost dry and browns a bit.
    • Add in a cup of water and mix. Adjust for salt and spice and cook for another 5-10 minutes to get the desired consistency of the curry.
    • Serve hot topped with the fried onion rings, chili, pepper mixture. Add a tsp of vegan butter for richer curry. Serve with any Indian Flat bread or basmati rice.

    Notes

    Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Tempeh Do Pyaaza (Tempeh In Spicy Onion Chutney) Vegan
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 319 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 182mg8%
    Potassium 520mg15%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 200IU4%
    Vitamin C 15.3mg19%
    Calcium 140mg14%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Jim

      April 06, 2022 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t find the anardana in the instructions. I’m assuming that it goes in with the other spices, no?

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 06, 2022 at 11:00 pm

        Yes add with other whole Spices

        Reply
    2. Anonymous

      July 22, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Are the cumin coriander and fenugreek seeds supposed to be whole or crushed?

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 23, 2014 at 6:52 am

        whole.

        Reply
    3. Richa

      August 05, 2011 at 4:53 am

      Thanks Kalpana

      Reply
    4. Kalpana Sareesh

      August 04, 2011 at 5:30 am

      Wow thats a very yummy dish..

      Reply
    5. Richa

      August 04, 2011 at 4:28 am

      thanks Aipi! you should try Tempeh.. its made by fermnetation of soybeans.. so it is the least processed and healthiest form of soy.!
      Also it has a texture similar to meat and makes for a great substitute in meat/chicken dishes.

      Reply
    6. aipi

      August 03, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      I have never cooked with tempeh, though have heard a lot about it ~ this recipe seems like a good one to start with 🙂
      Us Masala

      Reply

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