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Soya Chunks Pulao in Pressure Cooker

Gayathri Vijayakumar
Soya Chunks Pulao is a quick, one-pot recipe with basmati rice, marinated soya chunks, and various Indian spices cooked to perfection. Perfect for lunch boxes or a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Soya Chunks
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee/Oil
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Onion thinly sliced
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 & ½ cups Water to cook rice
  • 3 cups Water to cook Soya Chunks

To marinate Soya Chunks

  • 2 tablespoon Thick Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

To make as a paste

  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Cardamom
  • 1 Clove
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 small piece Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium size Tomato
  • few Coriander Leaves
  • few Mint Leaves

Instructions
 

To make as a paste

  • Add ingredients under "To make as a paste" to a mixie jar. Grind to a fine paste without adding any water.

Cook the Soya Chunks

  • Add 3 cups of water to a pan and bring to a boil. Add a little salt and soya chunks. Let the soya chunks absorb all the water. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • By then, the soya chunks would have turned soft and doubled in size. Drain the water and allow the soya chunks to cool down to room temperature. Using your hands, gently squeeze the soya chunks and remove any excess water.

Marinate the Soya Chunks

  • Add ingredients under "to marinate Soya Chunks" to a bowl. Mix them together. Add the soya chunks and mix again gently. Make sure the soya chunks are completely marinated. Let the soya chunks marinate for 30 minutes.

Soak the Basmati Rice

  • Wash and soak the Basmati Rice in enough water for 20 minutes.

Make Soya Chunks Pulao

  • Add ghee/oil to a pressure cooker. Once hot, add bay leaf.
  • Add the onion and saute till it turns translucent.
  • Add the freshly ground paste. Saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the marinated soya chunks and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add 1&½ cups of water. Check for salt and add more if needed.
  • Drain the water from the soaked Basmati Rice and keep it ready.
  • Once the water in the cooker starts boiling, add the Basmati Rice. Gently mix and close the cooker. Cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
  • Switch off and let the pressure release naturally. Open the cooker and gently fluff the Soya Chunks Pulao.
  • Serve hot with raita or any other side dish of your choice.

Notes

Adjust green chillies and red chilli powder to suit your spice level. 
You can add vegetables along with soya chunks and marinate them together. Vegetables like green peas, carrots, and potatoes can be added. 
Biryani masala can be added to the marination. 
You can use thin coconut milk instead of water to cook the soya chunks pulao. This makes the pulao more flavourful. 
You can make this soya chunks pulao in your Instant Pot. Just follow the same instructions and PRESSURE COOK in Instant Pot for 5 minutes. Once done, release pressure manually after 10 minutes.
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