Tasty Protein Pulao Recipe

Name: Tasty Protein Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups tofu, cut in chunks; 1 ¼ cups basmati rice; 1 medium onion; 1 inch ginger; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 ½ tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; ¼ cup coriander leaves; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; salt

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups tofu, cut in chunks
1 ¼ cups basmati rice
1 medium onion
1 inch ginger
2 medium tomatoes
1 ½ tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
¼ cup coriander leaves
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt

1
Wash rice in plenty of water after soaking it for half an hour.
2
Peel and chop onion and ginger.
3
Wash and chop tomatoes.
4
Clean, wash and finely chop coriander leaves.
5
Soak soya chunks in lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
6
Squeeze out excess water.
7
Cut each piece into two.
8
Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan.
9
Add chopped onions.
10
Saute for 2 minutes.
11
Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously till onions start turning brown.
12
Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and chopped tomatoes.
13
Continue cooking on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are cooked.
14
Add soya chunks, basmati rice and chopped coriander leaves.
15
Stir gently.
16
Add in 3 cups of water and salt to taste.
17
Bring to a boil.
18
Reduce the heat, cover the pan.
19
Simmer till all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked.
20
Serve hot.

302

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups tofu, cut in chunks, 1 ¼ cups basmati rice, 1 medium onion, 1 inch ginger, and more.

Yes, Tasty Protein Pulao falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tasty Protein Pulao

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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