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Soya Mattar Pulao

Prep Time 25 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • cup Rice , preferably red rice/non-polished
  • ¾ cup Green peas
  • ½ cup Soya mini chunks
  • 2 medium Onion, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tbsp Methi leaves, chopped*
  • 1-2 Green chili, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Grated ginger
  • 4-5 flakes Garlic ,finely chopped
  • ¾ tsp Jeera
  • 1 nos. Bay leaf
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1 Black Cardamon
  • 2 Dry red chilies
  • Oil/ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • *May use 1 tablespoon of Kasuri Methi

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice in water for 15 minutes, drain and keep aside
  • Soak the soy granules in salted hot water for 7-8 minutes, squeeze out excess water and keep aside,
  • Heat oil/ghee in a deep thick bottom pan, add the whole spices, add the sliced onions and saute for a few minutes
  • When onions turn light golden brown add the grated ginger, chopped garlic, methi leaves and saute, add the green peas and soaked, squeezed soya mini chunks
  • Saute for a minute, add the drained rice and continue to saute for a few more minutes
  • Add salt to taste and 3 ¼ cups of warm water, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook till done on a low flame till done
  • Serve hot with dal/curry or curd raita