The aroma of fresh herbs and spices permeates through the layers of rice in pulao. With its origins in the Indian subcontinent, the recipe is flexible and open to modifications with different vegetables, nuts and meat options. The pulao with creamy plain yoghurt or raita makes a great combination. Modified to suit the taste of the masses pulao has entered the street foods category too. Tawa Pulao, a classic Mumbai street food, is one such modification. The rice dish comprises vegetables and seasoned with pav bhaji masala. Paired with a simple boondi raita this recipe satisfies everyone’s palate. Here is the recipe:
oil
2 tablespoon
butter
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
pav bhaji masala
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
yogurt
2 cup
boondi
1/2 cup
red chilli powder
1 Pinch
black pepper powder
As required
mint leaves powder
1 Pinch
carrot
As required
capsicum
As required
onion
As required
green peas
As required
coriander leaves
As required
sugar
2 Pinches
salt
2 Pinches
In a kadhai or a deep-bottomed pan, add two tablespoons of oil and a tablespoon of butter. Add a tablespoon of cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
Add chopped carrots and cook for a minute. Add chopped capsicum, chopped onions, frozen/ boiled peas and cook for a minute each. Cook the veggies on high flame, stirring continuously.
Add cabbage and mix again. Lower the flame and add garam masala, pav bhaji masala, and red chilli powder and mix well.
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