Ingredients:

• 1 cup Mohit Sonam Rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup Mohit Soya Chunks, soaked and drained
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, corn), chopped
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4-5 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
• Cashews or almonds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Heat ghee or oil in a large pot or pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
• Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
• Stir in the ginger paste and garlic paste, and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate from the masala.
• Add the mixed vegetables and drained Mohit Soya Chunks. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
• Drain the soaked Mohit Sonam Rice and add it to the pot. Sauté the rice gently with the vegetables and masala for about 2 minutes.
• Add 2 cups of water and garam masala powder. Mix well.
• If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook for 1 whistle on medium heat. If using a regular pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
• Once the pulao is cooked, remove it from heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Then gently fluff the pulao with a fork to separate the rice grains.
• Garnish the Veg Pulao with chopped fresh coriander leaves and toasted cashews or almonds (if using).
• Serve the flavorful Veg Pulao hot with raita, yogurt, or your favorite side dish.

Tips

• You can customize the vegetables as per your preference.
• Soak the Mohit Soya Chunks in warm water for about 10-15 minutes before using.
• You can also add a pinch of saffron soaked in milk to enhance the aroma and color of the pulao.
• Enjoy your nutritious and delicious Veg Pulao made with Mohit Soya Chunks and Mohit Sonam Rice!