Soya Pulao Recipe
A nutritious and flavorful one-pot meal made with basmati rice and soya chunks, perfect for a wholesome meal.
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How to Make Soya Pulao
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice until water runs clear and soak for 30 minutes.
- 2
Boil water in a pot and soak the soya chunks for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
- 4
Add sliced onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- 5
Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 6
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- 7
Add soya chunks and cook for 5 minutes.
- 8
Drain the rice and add to the pan. Stir well to mix with the spices and soya chunks.
- 9
Pour water, add salt to taste, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- 10
Cover and cook until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed.
- 11
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Soya Pulao Ingredients List
- basmati rice (1 cup)
- soya chunks (1 cup)
- oil (2 tbsp)
- bay leaves (2)
- cinnamon stick (1 inch)
- cumin seeds (1 tsp)
- onions (2 medium)
- green chilies (2)
- ginger garlic paste (1 tbsp)
- chopped tomatoes (2 medium)
- turmeric powder (1/2 tsp)
- red chili powder (1 tsp)
- coriander powder (1 tsp)
- water (2 cups)
- salt (to taste)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
