Soya Chunks Pulao Recipe
Pulao or Pilaf is a rice dish where rice is slow cooked with added spices and meat/vegetables. Soya chunks pulao is easy, yet lip-smacking one pot rice that is aromatic and nutritious as well and the game changer being the addition of soya chunks. It is a perfect blend of basmati rice, soya chunks, spices, coconut milk, and herbs.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- ½ cup basmati rice
- ½ cup soya chunks
- ¼ cup fresh green peas
- 1 medium sized big onion
- 1 green chili
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 15 mint leaves
- ¼ cup thick coconut milk
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- salt to taste
To Temper:
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 cloves
- 1 cardamom
- ½ inch piece cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil water + milk in a pan till it bubbles up rigorously. Switch off & add the soya chunks and let it aside for few mins for it to grow in size.
- Meanwhile soak basmati rice for at least 30mins.
- Then rinse soya chunks in cold water at least twice to get rid of the raw smell. Drain and squeeze excess water and set aside.
- In a pressure pan , heat oil + ghee add items listed under ‘to temper’, let it splutter.
- Add ginger garlic paste and onion, fry till onions turns transparent then add mint leaves, saute for a minute.
- Add soya chunks and peas, give a quick mix then add garam masala powder and required salt. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Then add rice after draining soaked water and mix well.
- Now add coconut milk, water and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Once pressure releases fluff it up.
- Transfer to serving dish. Serve Soya Chunks Pulao hot!
Notes
- Grain Choice - You could opt for other variants of rice instead of basmati rice such as sona masuri or seeraga samba but water quantity required for the recipe changes.
- Soya chunks - Soya chunks need to be washed thoroughly before use to get rid of the raw smell.
- Coconut milk - Use freshly extracted coconut milk instead of store-bought coconut milk as they have artificial flavorings and sweeteners.
Nutrition Facts
Soya Chunks Pulao Recipe
Amount Per Serving (200 g)
Calories 398
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 95mg4%
Potassium 307mg9%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 464IU9%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 148mg15%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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