Name: Soya Chunks Pulao
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup soya chunks; hot water; 1/4 cup curd; 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tbsp salt; 1 cup basmati rice; 2 tsp ghee; 1 tsp oil; 2 cinnamon; 4 cloves; 3 cardamom; 1 bay leaves; 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 2 onion; 2 green chili; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 2 tomato; 1/4 tbsp turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp red chilli powder; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 handfull of coriander leaves; 1 handfull of mint leaves; 2 tbsp salt; 1.5 cup water

Instructions

Prep Work

Soak the Soya Chunks in hot water for about 15 minutes.
Squeeze the soaked soya chunks and marinate them with curd, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to absorb all those yummy flavors.
Soak the Rice in water for 20 minutes.

Method

Heat a pressure cooker with some ghee & oil, then add the whole spices (cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon) and roast them for a few seconds.
Toss in the onions and green chilies, and sauté until they turn golden.
Add the pounded ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
Toss in the chopped tomatoes and sauté them till they soften.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala, and sauté until fragrant.
Now, add the marinated soya chunks and cook them for about 5 minutes.
Add some coriander leaves, mint leaves, and salt. Give it a nice mix.
Add the soaked rice and pour in enough water to cook it all together.
Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Let it rest for 10 minutes after the pressure releases.
Serve your hot Soya Chunks Pulao with a side of raita or any cooling salad!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 600mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Sugars 5g
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Soya Chunks Pulao