Soya Chunks Pulao

This simple pulao is rich in proteins and makes a yummy dinner with onion raitha. You can make it in a jiffy and what s more, its such a healthy option.

Prep Time: Under 10 mins

Cook Time: Under 30 mins

Source: Adapted from DK’s chefinyou

Serves 2

What you need?

Basmati rice 1 cup soaked for 15 mins with 2 and 1/4 cups water

Soya granules 1 cup boiled in hot water for 5 mins and squeezed dry

Onion 1 large chopped finely

Tomatoes 2 medium chopped finely

Green peas 1/4 cup

Green chilies 3 slit length wise

Garlic 3 cloves minced finely

Ginger grated 1 tsp

Garam masala 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder 1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Turmeric powder a small pinch

Bay leaf 1

Salt to taste

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Oil or ghee 1 and 1/2 tbsp

For garnish:

Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped finely

Peanuts roasted

How to make it?

Heat oil in a kadai.Add cumin and bay leaf. Allow the cumin seeds to splutter.
Add the onions and fry till transparent. Add garlic, ginger and green chillies.

Now, add the tomatoes and saute till oil seperates. Takes about 5 mins.

Add all the spice powders and turmeric powder next and combine well.

Saute for a min.

Now, add the soya granules and saute for a minute or 2

Next,. toss in the peas and saute for another 2 mins

Finally add the rice along with the water and add salt to this mixture.

Transfer to a rice cooker and cook or cook in the kadai till done.

Garnish with peanuts and cilantro while serving.