Tawa Pulao

Ingredients (for 2-3 servings)

• 1 cup Basmati rice        

• ½ cup boiled green peas

• ½ cup carrot (chopped and boiled)

• ½ cup capsicum (finely chopped)

• ½ cup paneer cubes (optional)     

• 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste        

• 1 medium size (sliced)     1     

• 1 medium size Tomato   (chopped)      

• ½ tsp Red chilly powder          

• ¾ tsp Pav bhaji masala            

• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder          

• Salt as per taste        

• ¼ tsp Cumin powder         

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil             

• 1 tbsp Coriander leaves  for garnishing  

Method (How to make tawa pulao at home)

• Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes.

• Add  1 and ½ cup of water, salt  and 1 tsp oil and cook the rice.

• Spread the rice in a wide plate and keep it aside.

• In a big tawa or pan heat oil and add the ginger garlic paste sauté for few seconds.

• Add sliced onions to this and saute well, add the finely chopped capsicum and sauté for few minutes add tomato and saute well.

• When the tomatoes are mushy add the boiled green peas and carrot. 

• Add salt, turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala, cumin powder and  red chilly powder. Mix well and cook in a low flame till the veggies get cooked.

• Add the cooked rice and mix gently and cook for 2 -3 minutes in a low flame.

• Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.

• Serve hot with onion raita and green chutney.