Soya Pulao Recipe | Quick & Healthy Pulao

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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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!

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