Soya Pulao Recipe | Protein-rich Lunch Recipe | Quick Pulao Recipe | Soya Pulao RecipeSoya Pulao is a healthy, protein-packed one-pot meal that combines aromatic basmati rice(you can also use any other half-boiled rice), nutritious soya chunks, and a mix of flavorful Indian spices.
It’s a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner. This delicious pulao is ideal for vegetarians and those looking for a high-protein meal.
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Recipe Video
Ingredients
– 2 bowl basmati rice or any other half Boiled rice (soaked for 20 minutes)
– 1 bowl soya chunks (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)
– 2 onion (sliced)
– 2 tomato (chopped)
– 6 to 8 green chili (slit)
– 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
– 2 carrots
– 4 to 5 tbsp curd
– 4 to 5 potatoes
– 2 bay leaf
– 2-3 cloves
– 1 small cinnamon stick
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 2 green cardamom
– 1 black cardamom
– 1/2 tbsp garam masala
– 2 tbsp red chili powder
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– 1/2 tbsp kashuri Methi
– 1 tbsp Coriander powder
– 1 tsp sugar
– Salt to taste
– 3 to 4 tbsp mustard oil
– 2 tbsp ghee
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare Soya Chunks : Soak the soya chunks in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
2. Sauté Spices : Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Let them crackle for a few seconds.
3. Cook Vegetables : Cook the potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes on high flame. Then add carrots. Add soya chunks. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, and sauté until the raw smell goes away. Add soya chunks. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
4. **Add Spices**: Mix in turmeric powder, salt, sugar, red chili powder, coriander powder, kashuri methi and garam masala. Add curd. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes on medium flame.
5. Combine Rice : Add the soaked basmati rice, Stir gently to combine everything. Add 4 bowls of water.
6. Cook : Cover the leas and let the pulao cook on a high flame for a whistle then allow it to cool down for 15 minutes.
7. Garnish and Serve : Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with yogurt or raita.
Enjoy this protein-rich, flavorful Soya Pulao as a healthy lunch or dinner option!
