A - Z Rice Dishes ~ T for Tawa Pulao

Tawa pulao is a quick rice and vegetable stir fry that is popular on the streets of Mumbai. The tawa in the title is a reference to the wide, flat griddle on which this pulao is made though it is not necessary to use one while preparing this rice at home as it is not a convenient option. The vegetables and spices are cooked on a hot sizzling griddle after tempering, with the addition of water/spicy broth as needed and then the cooked rice is mixed at the end, making it a quick stir fry dish. I however cooked vegetables as I prefer. This is a dish where you can use an assortment of vegetables of your choice or availability. I have used tomatoes, capsicum, carrot and peas here though potato and cauliflower would also make a good addition.

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked Basmati rice
1 to 2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 big onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. ginger paste
1/2 tsp. garlic paste (I omitted it.)
2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
1 big carrot, peeled and finely cubed
4 to 6 tbsp. fresh or frozen green peas
1 small green capsicum, finely chopped
1/8 tsp. turmeric powder
3/4 tsp. red chili powder
1.5 tsp. pav bhaji masala
Salt to taste
Minced cilantro to garnish
1 tbsp. lime / lemon juice
 
Method:
* Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to brown, add onion and saute until they start to brown. Next add ginger and garlic paste and saute for few seconds. 
* Then add tomato, capsicum, carrot and peas, chili powder, pav bhaji masala,turmeric and salt. Cook until the vegetables are cooked to desired consistency. Add a little water if needed while cooking the veggies.
* Add the cooked rice, minced coriander leaves and lemon juice to the pan and gently mix. Cook for a minute or two and serve hot.

Recipes so far in A - Z Rice Dishes,  
A for Achaari Chole Pulao
B for Bhuna Khichuri
C for Chintapandu Pulihora
D for Dindigul Thalapakatti Veg Biryani
E for Ellorai / Ellotharai  
F for Fodnicha Bhaat 
G for Gongura Pulihora 
H for Hare Moong ki Chaaswaali Khichdi 
I for Iyengar Style Kadambam 
J for Jodhpuri Vegetable Pulao 
K for Kaju - Karivepaku Annam 
L for Lilva Khichdi
M for Mamidikaaya - Kobbari Pulihora 
N for Narali Bhaat
O for Oliya 
P for Peas Pulao 
Q for Qabooli Biryani 
R for Ram Pulao / Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao
S for Spinach layered Biryani

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