Dinner for 2

Kerala Tempeh Chili Roast

Name: Kerala Tempeh Chili Roast
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp coriander seeds; 3 1/2 black peppercorns (optional); 4 oz tempeh chopped into small cubes; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder or to taste (optional); 1 generous pinch of cardamom powder; 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt or to taste (optional); 1 tsp virgin coconut oil or organic canola oil; 1/3 cup chopped white or red onion; 2 1/2 shallots chopped; 2 green chilies slit lengthwise or to taste (optional); 1 tsp ginger finely chopped or paste; 1 tsp garlic finely chopped or paste; 5 1/2 curry leaves; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder or to taste (optional); 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce; scallions/green onion for garnish (optional)

$15.64for 440 minServes 2

Tempeh cubes simmer with Kerala spices, onions, chilies, soy sauce, and vinegar until browned and richly seasoned.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 4 oz$0.17/oz typical	4 oz	$0.68Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Red onions, 0.1 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.4 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$1.36Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Mint, 1.75$1.99 each typical	1.75	$3.28Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.82

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.91 per serving$15.64 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
3 1/2 black peppercorns (optional)
4 oz tempeh chopped into small cubes
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder or to taste (optional)
1 generous pinch of cardamom powder
1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt or to taste (optional)
1 tsp virgin coconut oil or organic canola oil
1/3 cup chopped white or red onion
2 1/2 shallots chopped
2 green chilies slit lengthwise or to taste (optional)
1 tsp ginger finely chopped or paste
1 tsp garlic finely chopped or paste
5 1/2 curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder or to taste (optional)
1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
scallions/green onion for garnish (optional)

Steps

Toast the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and black pepper in a large dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add the oil, onion, shallots, chilies, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves, then cook for 8 minutes until softened.
Stir in the tempeh, water, turmeric, chili powder, cardamom, and salt, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the tempeh browns.
Stir in the soy sauce and vinegar, then cook for 2 minutes before removing from the heat.

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