> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cookbook.mantavyam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Soya Chunks Pulao Recipe

| | | | -------------- | ---------- | | **Prep time** | 10 min | | **Cook time** | 20 min | | **Total time** | 30 min | | **Serves** | 3 servings | Per servings. | Nutrient | Amount | | ------------- | -------- | | Calories | 394 kcal | | Carbohydrates | 66 g | | Protein | 8 g | | Fat | 11 g | | Saturated fat | 6 g | | Cholesterol | 26 mg | | Sodium | 1603 mg | | Potassium | 586 mg | | Fiber | 6 g | | Sugar | 7 g | | Vitamin A | 5190 IU | | Vitamin C | 93 mg | | Calcium | 94 mg | | Iron | 3 mg | ## About It is basically an extension of the traditional rice pulao recipe made with additional toppings of soya chunks or meal makers. In other words, **Soya Chunks Pulao** is the best source of proteins with other rich sources of fiber and carbs in it. Typically it is prepared as a lunch box or tiffin box recipe as it contains all the nutrients balanced without any additional sides to it. Yet, a simple and refreshing raita when served as an accompaniment, makes it a super tasty and perfectly balanced meal. There are multiple ways to make this protein rice **Soya Pulao or Soya Rice** recipes. The most common and easy way to make this recipe is with mini or micro soya chunks. Basically, the soya chunks easily gel with the rice and other vegetables. The other most common way is to grate the boiled soya chunks and mix them with rice and water before cooking. This way the rice is more flavored and nutrient-rich, but does not carry the same visual appearance as the former. ## Ingredients ### for boiling soya: * 1 cup soya chunks nano * 1 tsp salt * water *(for boiling)* ### for pulao: * 2 tbsp ghee * 1 tsp cumin * 1 bay leaf * 1 inch cinnamon * 5 cloves * 2 pods cardamom * 1 onion *(sliced)* * 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste * 2 chilli *(slit)* * ½ tsp turmeric * 1 tsp chilli powder * 1 tsp garam masala * 1 tomato *(finely chopped)* * 1 potato *(chopped)* * 1 carrot *(chopped)* * 3 tbsp peas * ½ capsicum *(chopped)* * 5 florets caulifower * 2 cup water * 1 tsp salt * 1 cup basmati rice *(soaked 30 minutes)* * 2 tbsp coriander *(chopped)* * 2 tbsp mint *(chopped)* ## Instructions 1. Firstly, in a saucepan take enough water, add 1 tsp salt and get to a rolling boil. 2. Now add 1 cup soya chunks nano and boil for 5 minutes. 3. Drain off the soya chunks and keep them aside. 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. 5. Now add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and 2 chilli. 6. Saute well until the raw flavour of ginger garlic is lost. 7. Also add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala and saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic. 8. Further, add 1 tomato and saute until the tomato turns soft and mushy. 9. Now add 1 potato, 1 carrot, 3 tbsp peas, ½ capsicum, 5 florets cauliflower and boiled soya chunks. 10. Saute for 2 minutes or until the spices are well combined. 11. Pour in 2 cup water and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and get to a boil. 12. Add in 1 cup basmati rice (soaked 30 minutes), 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint and mix gently. 13. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked well. 14. Finally, enjoy Soya Pulao Recipe with raita. ## Step-by-step Firstly, in a saucepan take enough water, add 1 tsp salt and get to a rolling boil.