Looking for a quick, delicious, and protein-rich lunchbox recipe? 🤩 This One Pot Soya Mint Pulao is packed with the freshness of mint, soft soya chunks, colorful vegetables, and fragrant basmati rice. A simple one-pot recipe that’s perfect for busy weekdays, office lunches, or family meals.
Ingredients
Main
Basmati rice – 1 kg (soaked for 30 minutes)
Soya chunks – 400 g
Carrot – 200 g (cubed)
Potato – 200 g (cubed)
Green peas – 200 g
Onion – 400 g (4 large, sliced)
Thick curd – 250 ml
Oil – 150 ml
Water – 1.5 litres
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Salt – 22–25 g (or to taste)
Whole Spices
Cinnamon – 2-inch stick
Cardamom – 6
Cloves – 8
Fennel seeds – 2 tsp
Bay leaves – 2
Spice Powders
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tbsp
Cumin (Jeera) powder – 2 tsp
Garam masala – 1 tsp
Mint Paste
Mint leaves – 150 g (3 packed cups)
Coriander leaves – 50 g (1 cup)
Green chillies – 8–10
Garlic – 12 cloves
Ginger – 50 g
Cinnamon – 1 small piece
Cardamom – 2
Cloves – 2
Onion – 1 medium (sliced)
Method
Grind all the mint paste ingredients into a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a large pot. Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, and bay leaves.
Add sliced onions and sauté until light golden.
Add the mint paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Add curd and mix well.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
Add carrots, potatoes, green peas, and soaked soya chunks. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
Pour in 1.5 litres of water and bring to a rolling boil.
Add the soaked basmati rice and cook until most of the water is absorbed.
Add 2 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp garam masala, and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Cover and cook on dum for 20 minutes.
Rest for 10 minutes, gently fluff the rice, and serve hot with raita or chips.
✨ One Pot • High Protein • Perfect for Lunchbox • Aromatic & Delicious
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