How to make Soya Chunk Pulao - A healthy pulao – soya chunks and rice cooked together with some simple masalas.
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Main Ingredients : Soya bean chunks (सोया बीन चंक्स ), Rice (चावल)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Rice
Soya Chunk Pulao Recipe Card
With the recognition of being an important commercial pulse of the world, soya beans are coming into many kitchens around the world. Soya beans are said to control blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, regulate the bowels and relieve constipation. Besides the popular tofu or beancurd, the beans are also fermented and used to make flavouring pastes and condiments, notably the Japanese soy sauce or shoyu and miso and the Indonesian tempeh.
You can also find more Rice recipes like Yarchi Pulao, Dimer Biryani, Spicy Chicken Fried Rice With Crispy Basil Leaves, Til Bhaat.
Prep Time : 51-60 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Soya Chunk Pulao Recipe
Soya bean chunks soaked in warm water for 1 hour 2 cups
Rice soaked 1½ cups
Oil 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon ½ inch
Cloves 4-5
Black peppercorns 4-5
Bay leaves 2
Ginger-garlic-green chilli paste 2 tablespoons
Onions finely chopped 2 medium
Salt to taste
Red chilli sauce 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a non-stick wok. Add cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns and bay leaves and sauté for a minute.
Step 2
Add ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, mix and sauté. Add onions, mix and sauté till onions turn light golden or for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add rice, mix and sauté on high heat for a minute. Add soya chunks, mix and sauté for a minute on low heat. Add salt and mix well.
Step 4
Boil 3 cups water in the microwave.
Step 5
Add boiled water to the wok, stir to mix, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add chilli sauce, mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot.
