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Tawa Pulao
Street Style Recipe: A Spicy Treat For Rice Lovers

50 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
20
Ingredients
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Tawa pulao is a beloved Mumbai street food where cooked basmati rice is tossed on a large flat griddle with pav bhaji-style masala. The dish is quick to prepare and balances spiced vegetables with fragrant rice. This recipe guides you step-by-step, from soaking rice correctly to finishing it off with a squeeze of lemon for freshness.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 ½ cupsBasmati pulav rice
2 tbspOil
1 tbspButter
1 tspCumin seeds
1 largeOnion, finely chopped
2–3Green chillies, finely chopped
1 tspGarlic, finely chopped
1 inchGinger, finely chopped
1 tspRed chilli powder
¼ tspTurmeric powder
1 tbspRed chilli paste
to tasteSalt
2 mediumTomatoes, finely chopped
1 tbspPav bhaji masala
1 mediumGreen capsicum, finely chopped
¼ cupGreen peas, blanched
2 tbspFresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tspLemon juice
to serveRoasted papads
to serveRaita

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the rice

Rinse basmati rice in water 2-3 times until the water runs clear. Soak for 20–25 minutes to allow the grains to expand evenly. Boil in salted water until 90% cooked, ensuring the grains remain firm. Drain and keep aside to avoid overcooking.

Description - Step 2

Start the base

Heat oil and butter in a flat tawa or wide pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter, releasing their aroma. This forms the base seasoning that gives pulao its signature flavour.

Description - Step 3

Build the masala

Sauté onions until translucent, then add ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Cook until the onions turn golden, ensuring the raw taste of garlic is gone. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, red chilli paste, and salt, stirring well to prevent sticking.

Description - Step 4

Add vegetables

Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and release their juices. Sprinkle pav bhaji masala, stir well, then add capsicum and blanched green peas. Cook briefly to keep the vegetables slightly crunchy, just like in street-style stalls.

Description - Step 5

Combine rice and masala

Gently fold in the boiled rice. Toss carefully so the grains stay intact while absorbing the masala flavours. Add coriander leaves and lemon juice to brighten the taste before taking it off the heat

Description - Step 6

Serve hot

Transfer the pulao onto a serving plate. Garnish with extra coriander if desired. Serve immediately with crisp papads and cooling raita to complete the meal.

Step 1
Prepare the rice
25 minutes
Step 2
Start the base
5 minutes
Step 3
Build the masala
8 minutes
Step 4
Add vegetables
5 minutes
Step 5
Combine rice and masala
5 minutes
Step 6
Serve hot
2 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve the hot Tawa Pulao on a stainless steel plate for an authentic street-style feel.

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Pairing Instructions

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Keep papads on the side and serve raita in a small bowl.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and squeeze extra lemon juice just before serving

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