Soya Pulao

Soybean is hailed as the most protective bean. Soy contains 40 percent protein. It has the highest protein content amongst plant products. Soybean is the only vegetable food that contains all eight essential amino acids. 
I recently read on the pack of soyabean chunks dat soyabean has maximum amount of proteins as compared to other protein foods like meat and cereals....


I prepare a soyabean curry quite often.... and few times add it to the biryani aswell. I recently tried a soya pulao... it turned out so well so thought to share it on my blog. The recipe is very simple yet the end product is delicious....

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Soya nuggets, soaked
• 1 1/4 cups Basmati rice, soaked
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp Ginger, grated
• 1 Tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Green peas
• 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. In a pan mix 2 cups water, Soya nuggets and 1 pinch salt and boil for 3-4 mins. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds and saute till light brown.
3. Drain water from the basmati rice and add to the cooker.
4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, ginger, garam masala powder and mix well.
5. Add soya nuggets, tomato, green peas, coriander leaves, mint leaves and salt. Mix well.
6. Add 2 1/2 cups water and stir. Put the lid of the cooker and cook till 2-3 whistles. Then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.Open the lid after the steam is released .

 Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve hot with a raita of your choice.