Soya Chunks Biryani l Meal Maker Biryani

For cooking rice

Rice – 2 1/2 cups

Ghee – 2 tbsp

Cardamom – 4

Peppercorns – 6

Cloves – 5

Cinnamon sticks – 2

2 cups coconut milk + 3 cups water

Salt

For marinating soya chunks

Chilli powder  – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder  – 1/2 tsp

Salt

For Soya Chunks Masala

Soya chunks – 2 cups

Onion, sliced – 2 cups

Ginger – 2 inches

Garlic – 8

Green chillies – 3

Chilli powder  – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder  – 1/2 tsp

Garam masala powder  – 1 tsp

Thick coconut milk – 1 1/2 cups

Tomatoes – 4 medium

Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp

Mint leaves – 1 tbsp

Method

Soak rice in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain.

Soak soya chunks in hot water for 2 hours.

Drain them, then squeeze with your hands to remove as much as water possible.

Cut each soya chunk pieces into 2 pieces.

Marinate soya chunks with chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt for 15 minutes.

Fry them in oil. Set aside.

In the same pan, add some oil and saute onions.

When onion starts to change color slightly, add ground ginger-garlic-green chilli paste.

When the raw smell leaves, add tomato.

When the tomatoes are all mashed and oil starts to float on surface, add chilli powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder.

Saute well.

Now add thick coconut milk, soya chunks and salt.

Add coriander leaves and mint leaves. When it boils, lower the flame.

When the gravy starts to thicken, switch off the stove.

Heat ghee in a thick pan.

Add cardamom, peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

When it pops, add rice and saute them.

Add coconut milk, water and salt.

When it starts to boil, lower the flame, close the lid, and allow to cook till water is no more.

When it is cooked, pour the soya chunks masala prepared above and mix gently.

Serve hot with a garnish of coriander leaves.

21 thoughts on “Soya Chunks Biryani l Meal Maker Biryani”

  1. Hi Beena,
    Soya chunks biryani looks super delicious. I am visiting your blog after a very long time, like the new look and the layout.

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  2. This is still my favorite way to eat soya chunks!! My mother used to cook it similar to this while growing up!! Thanks for this lovely recipe!

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  3. I love soy chunks but my other half seem not in favor. I love rice too and I still have the balance of soy. Gonna make when he travel. Nice and filling dish.

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