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Soya Chunks Pulao

Soya chunks pulao

Soya chunks pulao is a simple, wholesome vegetarian dish that is perfect for any busy weeknight dinner. You can keep it simple with just soya chunks or make it loaded by adding more vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Rice Dishes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 adults
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Cups Soya Chunks
  • 1 Cup Rice
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Inch Fresh ginger
  • 1 Medium size Onion
  • ¼ Big Cauliflower head
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • ¼ Cup Frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)

Whole Spices Used

  • 1 Mace
  • 1 Star anise
  • 1 Small cinnamon stick
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • Few Cloves
  • Few Green Cardamom

Ground Spice

  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • ½ Tsp Coriander powder

Instructions
 

  • Soak the soya nuggets in hot water with little salt. Keep aside for 10 minutes while you chop the veggies.
  • Finely dice the onion. Grate the garlic and ginger and cut the cauliflower into small bite size florets. Also wash the rice thoroughly under cold water and keep aside.
  • Turn the electric pressure cooker on sauté mode and once it's hot add the ghee and oil.
  • Scatter the whole spices and sauté for 1 minute. Then add the onion along with ginger garlic and season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower along with the ground spices and stir it around. Let it cook for 1 minute.
  • Squeeze the water out of the soya nuggets and add it to the pot along with the washed rice. Stir it around and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour 2 cups hot water, add little salt and stir it around. Cover the pot, and seal the vent. Let it pressure-cook for 12 minutes.
  • After 12 minutes, release the steam and the cancel the cooking process. Open the lid and add the frozen peas along with the sugar. Stir it around to fluff the rice and keep it covered for 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm!

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Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 31gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 4668mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 9mg
Keyword 30 minutes meal, North Indian vegetarian dish, rice dish, soya chunks recipe