Mumbai Tawa Pulao — तवा पुलाव

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green beans (french beans)
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 medium capsicum, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green peas
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1.5 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Wash and cook the Basmati rice with salt until grains are separate. Let it cool.
2. Heat butter and oil in a large pan or tawa. Add cumin seeds.
3. Once cumin crackles, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft.
4. Add tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
5. Stir in chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add cauliflower, peas, and green beans. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
7. Add capsicum and carrot, and cook on high flame for 3-4 minutes to keep them crunchy.
8. Add the cooked rice, toss gently, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Health Benefits

• Loaded with Veggies: High in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• Energy Booster: Packed with carbohydrates from rice and healthy fats from butter.
• Quick & Healthy: Sautéed veggies preserve nutrients compared to deep boiling.

Summary

Tawa Pulao is a famous Mumbai street food. Made on a flat griddle with rice, vegetables, and Pav Bhaji masala, it is spicy, tangy, and bursting with buttery street-style flavor.