Soya Pulao

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Jul 17, 2014 No comments 18,786 views 0 fav

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Rice cooked with Soya nuggets and spices

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 40 mins

Serves 2

CuisineNorth Indian

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Rice, Soya Nuggets

Soya chunks are rich in protein and are good for health. In India, there are variety of recipes using soya chunks. This is a simple pulao recipe made with soya chunks and spices.

Ingredients

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½ cup soya nuggets
¾ cup rice soaked in water
1 large onion finely sliced
1 tomato finely sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 green chilies
1 ½ tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chili powder
2 cardamom
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon
1 small bay leaf
4 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1 ½ cup water

Soya Pulao Ingredients

Steps

Soak the soya nuggets in hot water with salt. After 10 minutes remove and squeeze out the water. Keep aside
In a deep vessel, heat oil. Add the cumin seeds, cardamom, clove, bay leaf and cinnamon.
Sauté till aromatic and add the sliced onions. Fry till they caramelize.
To this add the chopped garlic and green chilies.
Sauté for another minute.
Add the tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes are all mushy.
Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and red chili powder. Fry till oil separates. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
To this add the washed and drained rice and soya nuggets.
Fry for 5 minutes and add 1 ½ cups of water. Adjust the salt if needed.
Cook covered for 10 – 15 minutes till all the water is dried and the rice is cooked through.
Separate the grains with a fork and serve hot.