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Soya Chunks Pulao without pressure cooker

Soya chunks pulao without pressure cooker

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Soya chunks pulao is a delightful vegan dish which comes with a combined goodness of soya chunks with fragrant rice, onion and a medley of spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course rice
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

FOR SOAKING SOYA CHUNKS

  • 1 cup soya chunks
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Hot water as required

FOR WASHING & SOAKING RICE

  • 1 Cup rice (preferably basmati)
  • Water for washing and soaking rice

FOR MAKING PULAO

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2-3 green cardamoms
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 8-10 black pepper corns
  • Small piece of mace/zavitri
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Pinch of asafoetida/hing
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 3 cloves
  • Small piece of cinnamon
  • 2 green chilies
  • 2 dry red chilies
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves
  • 2 big onions
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/8 tsp kewra water optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Rice drained
  • Soya chunks drained
  • 1 +3/4 cup water

Instructions
 

SOAKING OF SOYA CHUNKS

  • Take a bowl and add 1 cup soya chunks and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Add boiling water so that Chunks get soaked thoroughly.
  • Leave aside for 20 minutes.

WASHING AND SOAKING RICE

  • Take 1 cup rice in a separate bowl.
  • Wash them 3-4 times and soak for 20 minutes.

PREPARATION OF SOYA CHUNKS PULAO

  • Take a pan and add 2 tbsp oil in it.
  • Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 2-3 green cardamoms, 1 black cardamom, 8-10 black pepper corns, small piece of mace/zavitri, pinch of nutmeg, pinch of asafoetida/hing, 1 star anise, 3 cloves, small piece of cinnamon, 2 green chilies and 2 dry red chilies.
  • Saute them till the cumin splutter.
  • Add 2 onions after cutting them lengthwise and 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste.
  • Saute till onion turns slightly brown but don't let their crunch loose.
  • Add soya chunks after draining water but no need to squeeze the chunks.
  • Saute on high heat for 1 -2 minutes.
  • Then add rice after draining water and saute them too for 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 tbsp mint leaves, 2 tbsp coriander leaves,1 tsp garam masala, salt to taste, 1/8 tsp kewra water (optional) and 1+3/4 cup water.
  • Give them a good mix.
  • Put a lid and let rice cook on moderate heat.
  • After 10-12 minutes, rice will be completely cooked as the entire water will get evaporated.
  • Switch off the heat and let rice stand as it is with a lid for 5-7 minutes.
  • Swirl the rice using a fork.
  • Serve hot.
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