Tawa Pulao

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice(cooked) - 2 cups

Onion - 1 small, chopped finely

Tomato - 1 small, chopped finely

Green Peas - 1/4 cup

Cauliflower - 1/4 cup, chopped finely (optional)

Bell Peppers - 1 1/2 cup, chopped finely (combination of red, yellow and green peppers)

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

Pav Bhaji Masala - 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp

Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp

Oil - 2 tbspns

Salt - according to taste

Asafoetida - a pinch

Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

Lemon Juice - 1 tbspn

Cilantro - 1 tbspn, chopped for garnishing

Method:

In a non stick pan, heat oil in a medium heat. Add cumin seeds and hing. Let them splutter. Add the onions, a pinch of salt and turmeric and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Now add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add in the peppers and cook for 4 - 5 minutes and add in the tomatoes and cook for 3 more minutes.

Add cauliflower and peas and cook till cauliflower is tender, about 4 minutes. Add the red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, salt and mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Now add the cooked rice and stir to combine. Mix gently and let cook on low heat for 7 - 10 minutes stirring in between.

Add the lemon juice and cilantro. Mix and serve with raita.

Recipe Courtesy: USMasala