VEG PULAO

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:

1. 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.
2. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
3. Stir in the ginger paste and garlic paste, and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. 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.
5. Add the mixed vegetables and drained Mohit Soya Chunks. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
6. 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.
7. Add 2 cups of water and garam masala powder. Mix well.
8. 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).
9. 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.
10. Garnish the Veg Pulao with chopped fresh coriander leaves and toasted cashews or almonds (if using).
11. 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!