Mumbai-Style Tawa Pulao
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Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • Butter – 2 tbsp
  • Onions – 2, medium, sliced
  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 & ½ tbsp
  • Green bell pepper – 1, big, diced into squares
  • Tomatoes – 4, medium to large, finely chopped
  • Coriander leaves – 1 cup, chopped
  • Pav bhaji masala – 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Green chillies – 2, finely chopped (optional)
  • Water – 1 to 2 tbsp
  • Boiled green peas – 1 cup
  • Boiled potatoes – 2, diced
  • Boiled rice – 4 cups
For Pav Bhaji Masala:
  • Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp
  • Dry red chillies - 4
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp
  • Dry raw mango powder – 1 tbsp
  • Green cardamom – 2, seeds removed
  • Cloves – 6
  • Cinnamon stick – 1 inch piece
  • Star anise – 2
  • Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
  • Dry ginger – 2 inch piece
  • Asafetida – ¼ tsp
Instructions
Pav Bhaji Masala
  1. Heat a flat pan or griddle on medium heat.
  2. Gently roast the cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, dry red chilies, cloves and cinnamon till they turn slightly darker and begin to release their aroma. Remove from fire immediately and cool.
  3. Grind all the ingredients together in a dry spice/coffee grinder, till a fine powder is formed.
  4. Store the spice powder in an air-tight container for upto 4 to 6 weeks.
To make Tawa Pulao:
  1. Melt butter in a hot griddle and add the sliced onions. Let the onions fry till it’s translucent but not too brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté on medium heat. Add diced green bell pepper to it and fry them a bit till little soft.
  3. Now tip in the chopped tomatoes, half of the fresh coriander leaves, green chilies, pav bhaji masala and salt. Mix everything well and cook it till the tomatoes are absolutely soft.
  4. Splash a little amount of water and again mix everything well. Add green peas, potatoes and keep stirring.
  5. Now add rice and remaining coriander leaves to the mixture and mix everything well. Check and adjust the seasoning if required.
  6. Serve tawa pulao hot.
Recipe by Flavor Quotient at https://www.flavorquotient.com/2014/10/mumbai-style-tawa-pulao/