Description
This Soya Chunks and Mixed Vegetable Rice is a protein-packed, flavorful dish that combines soft soya chunks with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup soya chunks, washed and boiled
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots and baby corn
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1 dry red chilli, broken in two pieces
- 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter or oil
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
Instructions
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Squeeze the water out of the boiled soya chunks and set aside.
- In a non-stick pan, melt the clarified butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the broken dry red chilli and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the chopped carrots and baby corn, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the soya chunks to the pan and mix well with the vegetables.
- Add the soaked and drained rice to the pan. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Add salt to taste and enough water to cook the rice (approximately 3 cups). Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
Soya chunks are versatile and absorb flavors well, making them a great addition to rice. You can customize the vegetables based on your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg