Mumbai Street style famous Tawa Pulao | Mumbai Tawa Pulao | Tawa Pulao recipe | Simple and Yummy Recipes

Today's recipe is Mumbai street style famous tawa pulao. This delicious Mumbai tawa pulao is prepared with steamed rice, and vegetables, and flavored with pav bhaji masala. This is usually served with raitha, roasted papad, lemon, and sliced onions.

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Street vendors use a large tawa to make this pulao, hence the name tawa pulao. Tawa here means a flat concave-shaped pan commonly used in Indian cooking. But at home, one can use a wok or a pan to make this recipe.

Preparation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 10 mins

Serves: 2 person

Ingredients:

• 4 to 5 cups of Cooked Rice
• 1 - Onion, chopped
• 3 - Tomatoes, chopped 
• ½ cup - chopped Capsicum
• ½ cup - Boiled Potato
• ½ cup - Boiled Green Peas
• 1 tsp - Ginger Garlic paste
• 1 - Green chili, finely chopped
• 1 cup of chopped Coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp - Pav Bhaji Masala
• 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• ¼ cup - Water
• Salt as required
• 1 tbsp - Butter
• 1 tbsp - Oil

Method:

• Heat oil and butter together in a tawa or a wide pan. When hot add the chopped onion and saute till translucent.

• Add ginger garlic paste and mix well and saute for a minute.

• Then add chopped capsicum and a little salt and saute for 3 minutes on medium heat.

• Next, add chopped tomatoes, green chili, pav bhaji masala, and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. Mix well and saute until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

• Then add ¼ cup of water and mix well to combine.

• Then add tomato ketchup and salt. Mix well and saute for a minute on medium heat.

• Then add the boiled potato and green peas and mix well to combine.

• Then add the cooked rice and remaining chopped coriander leaves and gently mix in the rice.

Step-by-step pictures of how to make tawa pulao

Heat oil and butter together in a tawa or a wide pan. When hot add the chopped onion and saute till translucent.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.

Then add chopped capsicum and a little salt and saute for 3 minutes on medium heat.

Next, add chopped tomatoes, green chili, pav bhaji masala, and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. Mix well and saute until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

Then add ¼ cup of water and mix well to combine and saute for a minute.

Then add tomato ketchup and salt. Mix well and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat.

Then add the boiled potato and green peas and mix well to combine.

Then add the cooked rice and remaining chopped coriander leaves and gently mix in the rice.

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Tomato Rice recipe | One pot Tomato Rice Recipe using pressure cooker | Variety Rice reipes | Thakkali Sadham | Tomato Rice in cooker | Simple and Yummy Recipes | #simpleandyummyrecipes

Learn how to make one pot pressure cooker tomato rice for quick lunch or dinner. If you are looking for a quick recipe then try this simple tomato rice recipe. This pressure-cooker tomato rice comes in handy for busy mornings. Serve it with raita or papad. I love to make one-pot rice recipes often. It requires only one pot leaving very little cleanup. 

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I usually make this tomato rice early in the morning and pack it in the hot box and let it stay warm until lunch so that the flavors seep in when the rice is rested and also when kept in the hot box. I usually follow this method for all one-pot rice recipes, especially biryani.

In Tamil, we call this thakkali sadham. It is a very popular recipe from Tamilnadu cuisine. Thakkali means tomato and sadham means rice. This tomato rice can be made in a pressure cooker, instant pot, electric cooker, or even in a regular pot.

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Preparation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• Onion -1, chopped
• Tomato - 3 nos., chopped                   
• Ginger Garlic paste - 1tbsp 
• Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - ¼  tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Cinnamon stick -1
• Cloves - 4 to5 nos
• Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
• Green Chilli -1, slit
• few Coriander leaves
• Rice - 1 Cup
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt as required

Method:

• Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 mins. Keep aside.

• Meanwhile heat oil in a pressure cooker, when hot add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and fennel seeds. Next, add green chili and chopped onion and saute for 2 mins on medium heat.

• Add ginger garlic paste and saute till onion becomes light golden brown.

• Then add the chopped tomatoes, spice powders, and little salt. Mix well and saute till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

• Drain the water from the rice and add it to the pressure cooker. Mix well and stir fry the mixture for 3 - 4 mins on medium flame.

• Next, add 2 cups of water and the required salt. Mix well and bring it to a boil.

• Finally, add some coriander leaves and close the pressure cooker with the lid and place the whistle.

• Pressure cook for 3 whistles and switch off the flame. Allow the pressure to settle down and then open the lid. Mix gently and serve hot.

stepwise pictures of how to make tomato rice in the cooker

Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 mins. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, when hot add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and fennel seeds. Next, add green chili and chopped onion.

saute for 2 mins until it turns translucent.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute till onion becomes light golden brown.

Then add the chopped tomatoes, spice powders, and little salt. Mix well and saute till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

Drain the water from the rice and add it to the pressure cooker. Mix well and stir fry the mixture for 3 - 4 mins on medium flame.

Next, add 2 cups of water and the required salt. Mix well and bring it to a boil.

Finally, add some coriander leaves and close the pressure cooker with the lid and place the whistle.

Pressure cook for 3 whistles and switch off the flame. Allow the pressure to settle down and then open the lid. Mix gently and serve hot.

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High Protein and Healthy Sandwich recipe | Chickpea Sandwich | Step by Step pic + Video Recipe | Chana Sandwich | Simple and Yummy Recipes

A healthy and quick sandwich recipe with chickpeas. This healthy chana sandwich is best for breakfast or kid's lunch box recipes. It is easy to make in busy mornings and also super filling recipe and very tasty too. If you have any leftover chana/chickpeas then it is super easy to make.

This chana sandwich is high in protein and at the same time, it is healthy too. So those who are looking for some healthy weight loss recipes then go for this chana sandwich recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 Wheat / Brown Bread slices
• 2 tbsp chopped Onion
• 1 Green chili, finely chopped
• ¼ cup grated Carrot
• ½ tsp Chili powder
• ¼ tsp Chat masala
• ¼ cup boiled Chickpeas ( Chana )
• 2 tbsp Curd
• few chopped Coriander leaves
• Salt as required
• 1 - 2 tbsp Butter

 Method

Step 1: Make the filling for Sandwich

• In a large bowl place the chopped onion, finely chopped green chili, grated carrot. Then add the chili powder, chat masala, salt and mix well to combine.

• Then add the boiled chickpeas and smash them roughly and give a good mix.

• Next, add the curd and mix well to combine. Finally, add some finely chopped coriander leaves and give a mix. Keep aside the filling.

Step 2: Toasting the bread slices.

• In a flat pan melt some butter and toast the bread slices one by one and keep them aside.

Step 3: Assemble the sandwich

• Place the filling mixture on the bread slice and spread the mixture over the bread. Cover with another slice of bread. Cut it into half and serve.

• Repeat the same with other bread slices and serve with juice.

Step By Step pictures of how to make chickpea sandwich recipe

Step 1: Make the filling for Sandwich

In a large bowl place the chopped onion, finely chopped green chili, grated carrot. Then add the chili powder, chat masala, salt and mix well to combine.

Then add the boiled chickpeas and smash them roughly and give a good mix.

Next, add the curd and mix well to combine. Finally, add some finely chopped coriander leaves and give a mix. Keep aside the filling.

Step 2: Toasting the bread slices.

In a flat pan melt some butter and toast the bread slices one by one and keep them aside.

Step 3: Assemble the sandwich

Place the filling mixture on the bread slice and spread the mixture over the bread. Cover with another slice of bread. Cut it into half and serve. Repeat the same with other bread slices and serve with juice.

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Masala Macaroni | Indian Style Macaroni Pasta Recipe | Pasta Recipes | Lunchbox Recipes |Kids Recipe

Masala Macaroni is an Indian style pasta dish recipe. This recipe is a little spicy and loaded with cheese and it is perfect for a lunch box and dinner recipe. It is easy to make and delicious to eat. It's perfect for this chilly weather.

This recipe is also called desi macaroni - an Italian dish with Indian flavors. It is super easy to make. Just boil the macaroni, saute the onion and the veggies, spice powders and then add the pasta and add grated cheese as much as you want and serve hot.

If you are looking for a fusion pasta recipe then try this pasta dish that can be made in under 30 mins.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups of Macaroni
• 1 large Onion, chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped finely
• ½ tbsp finely chopped Garlic
• ½ tbsp finely chopped Ginger
• 1 Green chilly chopped
• ½ cup Carrot, chopped
• ½ cup Capsicum, chopped
• ½ tsp Red Chilly powder
• ½ tsp Coriander powder
• 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• 1 tsp Pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil

Method:

• Boil 2 liters of water in a saucepan. When the water starts boiling add 1 tsp of salt and few drops of oil and give a stir.

• Bring the water to a rolling boil. Now add the pasta and give a stir. Cook until done say about 10 mins. Once done, drain the water and rinse under cold water. Keep aside. ( Do not overcook the pasta )

• Heat oil in a wide heavy-bottomed wok / kadai. When the oil is hot enough, add chopped garlic, ginger, green chili, and fry for few secs.

• Next, add the chopped onions and fry till it becomes light brown in color on medium heat.

• Then add the tomatoes and little salt. Cook for 2 mins on medium heat.

• Add the chopped veggies - carrot and capsicum. Mix well and stir-fry the veggies till it is ¾ th cooked.

• Next add chilly powder, coriander powder, and tomato ketchup/sauce. Mix well and saute for 3 mins on medium heat.
• Add 1 tsp pepper powder and combine well.

• Then add the cooked macaroni, required salt, and gently mix it to coat with the mixture.

• Add some chopped coriander leaves and mix it.

• Grate some cheese cubes as per your liking and mix. Serve hot.

Step By Step pictures of how to make Indian style macaroni pasta

Boil 2 liters of water in a saucepan. When the water starts boiling add 1 tsp of salt and few drops of oil and give a stir.

Bring the water to a rolling boil. Now add the pasta and give a stir. Cook until done say about 10 mins. Once done, drain the water and rinse under cold water. Keep aside. ( Do not overcook the pasta )

Heat oil in a wide heavy-bottomed wok / kadai. When the oil is hot enough, add chopped garlic, ginger, green chili, and fry for few secs.

Next, add the chopped onions and fry till it becomes light brown in color on medium heat.

Then add the tomatoes and little salt. Cook for 2 mins on medium heat.

Add the chopped veggies - carrot and capsicum. Mix well and stir-fry the veggies till it is ¾ th cooked.

Next add chilly powder, coriander powder, and tomato ketchup/sauce. Mix well and saute for 3 mins on medium heat. Add 1 tsp pepper powder and mix well.

Then add the cooked macaroni, required salt, and gently mix it to coat with the mixture.

Add some chopped coriander leaves and mix it.

Grate some cheese cubes as per your liking and mix. Serve hot.

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Quick Vegetable Biryani in Pressure Cooker | Bachelor Cooking | Step by Step Pic + Video | Veg Biryani in Cooker | Simple and Yummy Recipes

Vegetable Biryani is a quick rice recipe made by mixing rice with sauteed vegetables and some spices. It is a one-pot cooking recipe made using a pressure cooker. This recipe is perfect for bachelors. I call this as bachelor biryani recipe because with very few ingredients this veg biryani can be done in a few minutes. 

I have used seeragha samba rice, you can also make this recipe using basmati rice. Whenever you want to make a quick biryani recipe, try this method, definitely, you will love this. Seeragha samba rice gives a unique flavor to this recipe.  I have shared both step by step pic and video recipe of how to make vegetable biriyani in a pressure cooker.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup seeragha Samba Rice or basmati rice
• 1 Onion, medium-sized, chopped
• 1 Tomato, large-sized, chopped
• 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
• 2 Green Chilies
• ¼ cup curd
• 2 tbsp chopped Mint leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves
• ¼ cup chopped Carrot
• ¼ cup chopped Green Beans
• ¼ cup chopped Green Peas
• 1 Potato, chopped
• ¼ tsp Chilly powder
• ¼ tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp Oil

Whole Spices

• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 5 Cloves
• 1 Star Anise
• 3 Cardamon
• 1 Bay leaf
• Little Stone Flower

Method:

• Wash the rice 2-3 times and soak in the water for 30 mins. Kee aside.

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker, when hot enough add the whole spices and fry for a few seconds.

• Next, add the chopped onions and fry till it turns light golden brown in color in medium flame.

• Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies and saute for a min on low flame.

• Next add the chopped tomatoes, little salt, and cook in medium heat till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

• Add the curd and mix well. Next, add the mint and coriander leaves and give a good mix.

• Next, add all the chopped vegetables and mix well. Cook for 2 mins in medium flame.

• Then add the chilly powder and garam masala. Mix well.

• Add the soaked seeragha samba rice or basmati rice. Drain the water, add only the rice to the pressure cooker. Add 1 1/2 cup water and salt. Mix well.

• When it starts boiling, cover the pressure cooker with the lid. When the steam releases, place the weight.

• Cook for 2 whistles on medium heat and switch off the flame.

• When the pressure goes down, open the lid add the ghee and gently mix the rice.

• Serve hot with onion raita.

💥 Step by step pic how to make Vegetable biryani in a pressure cooker

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, when hot enough add the whole spices and fry for a few seconds.

Next, add the chopped onions and fry till it turns light golden brown in color in medium flame.

Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies and saute for a min on low flame.

Next add the chopped tomatoes, little salt, and cook in medium heat till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

Add the curd and mix well. Next, add the mint and coriander leaves and give a good mix.

Next, add all the chopped vegetables and mix well. Cook for 2 mins in medium flame.

Then add the chilly powder and garam masala. Mix well.

Add the soaked seeragha samba rice or basmati rice. Drain the water, add only the rice to the pressure cooker. Add 1 1/2 cup water and salt. Mix well.

When it starts boiling, cover the pressure cooker with the lid. When the steam releases, place the weight.

Cook for 2 whistles on medium heat and switch off the flame. When the pressure goes down, open the lid add the ghee and gently mix the rice. Serve hot with onion raita.

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