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Soya Pulao

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ghee

Whole Spices:

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves optional
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 1 small piece of star anise optional
  • A pinch of dagad phool optional

Veggies (2.5 cups total):

  • 1/2 cup baby corn sliced
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup carrot diced
  • 3/4 cup cooked edamame
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels

Marinated Soya Chunks:

  • 1/2 cup soya chunks
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Other Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp ginger paste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp mint chutney or a few mint leaves optional
  • 1/4 cup water to deglaze, if necessary
  • 1 cup cooked rice

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a wok. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and other whole spices. Sauté until aromatic.
  • Add onion, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Cook until onions turn translucent. Add veggies and sauté until tender.
  • Stir in marinated soya chunks and cook for 5–7 minutes. Add water if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Mix in cooked rice and mint chutney or mint leaves (optional). Stir well and heat through.
  • Serve hot with yogurt or raita on the side.

Notes

  • Vegan option: Replace ghee with oil and use dairy-free yogurt.
  • For a richer flavor, increase the quantity of whole spices.
  • You can adjust the level of spices by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder.
  • Use basmati rice for a fragrant touch.