Ultimate Mumbai Street Food: Tawa PulaoVeg
Bring the iconic flavors of Mumbai street food into your kitchen with this delicious Tawa Pulao recipe. This vibrant dish features fragrant basmati rice tossed with a medley of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, butter, and a signature pav bhaji masala blend. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, it is an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a comforting weeknight meal. Serve it hot with a side of refreshing raita for the ultimate authentic street-style experience!
Ingredients
Rice Preparation:
as needed Basmati Rice
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
Masala Base:
50 g Butter
1 tbsp Oil
2 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 piece Green Capsicum (chopped)
3 medium Tomato (chopped)
Spices & Vegetables:
2 tsp Green chilli paste
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
3 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
2 medium Boiled Potatoes
1 cup Green Peas (boiled)
handful Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
Pav bhaji masala powder 3 tsp
Instructions
Step 1— Preparing the Rice
1
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2
Add the soaked basmati rice, salt, and turmeric powder. Cooking with turmeric ensures the rice gets a signature vibrant yellow color.
3
Once the rice is cooked, strain the water and set the rice aside.
Step 2— Preparing the Masala Base
1
Heat butter and oil on a large tawa (griddle) or wide pan.
2
Add sliced onions and sauté until softened.
3
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for about two minutes.
4
Add the chopped capsicum and chopped tomatoes, cooking until they soften and the base begins to come together.
Step 3— Seasoning and Vegetables
1
Add the chili paste (or chili powder) and Kashmiri red chili powder to the mixture for heat and color.
2
Season with salt, garam masala, and pav bhaji masala powder. Adjust the quantity of these spices according to your personal taste preference and the amount of rice being used.
3
Add the boiled, diced potatoes and the boiled peas. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are well-coated with the spices.
4
Sprinkle fresh chopped coriander leaves over the masala.
Step 4— Final Assembly
1
Add the cooked basmati rice to the tawa.
2
Mix everything together gently but thoroughly until the rice is evenly coated with the masala.
3
Serve the Tawa Pulao hot, ideally with a side of refreshing raita.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
