Step 1

Firstly, in a saucepan take enough water, add 1 tsp salt and get to a rolling boil.

Step 2

Now add 1 cup soya chunks nano and boil for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Drain off the soya chunks and keep them aside.

Step 4

In large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee, add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 5 cloves, 2 pods cardamom and saute until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 5

Now add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and 2 chilli.

Step 6

Saute well until the raw flavour of ginger garlic is lost.

Step 7

Also add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala and saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 8

Further, add 1 tomato and saute until the tomato turns soft and mushy.

Step 9

Now add 1 potato, 1 carrot, 3 tbsp peas, ½ capsicum, 5 florets cauliflower and boiled soya chunks.

Step 10

Saute for 2 minutes or until the spices are well combined.

Step 11

Pour in 2 cup water and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and get to a boil.

Step 12

Add in 1 cup basmati rice (soaked 30 minutes), 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint and mix gently.

Step 13

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked well.

Step 14

Finally, enjoy Soya Pulao Recipe with raita.