Haryali Tawa Pulao Recipe
Hariyali Tawa Pulao is a vibrant and aromatic rice dish where cooked basmati rice is stir-fried on a tawa griddle with a fresh green herb blend of mint, cilantro, and spinach, along with assorted vegetables and spices. The result is a fragrant, colorful, and wholesome one-pot meal that’s both nutritious and bursting with fresh flavors. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner, this pulao is often paired with raita or a side of papad for a complete and satisfying experience. A perfect way to enjoy garden fresh herbs and veggies in every flavorful bite
Ingredients For Rice
1 Cup sella basmati rice
A large pinch salt
1/4 Tablespoon turmeric powder
Spinach Paste
1 Small Spinach leaves
A pinch salt
A handful green coriander
10-13 Mint leaves
2 Inch ginger
10-13 Garlic cloves
2 NOS green chili
Taw Pulao
2 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon oil
A large pinch cumin seeds
1 Medium size onion
1 Small size tomato sliced
1 Capsicum
Medium size cabbage
1/3 Cup boiled peas
1 NOS boiled and diced potato
2 Tablespoon pav bhaji masala
1/4 Tablespoon turmeric powder
1 Tablespoon coriander powder
Salt to taste
A pinch sugar
Hot water a splash
A pinch kasuri methi
2 Tablespoon lemon juice
A handful fresh coriander chopped
A pinch garam masala
Step:1
Wash the basmati rice 3-4 times until the added water turns clean and soak it for 30-45 minutes . Add water into a large stock pot and bring it to a rolling boil and add the salt and turmeric powder
Step:2
Further drain out the water from the soaked rice and add the rice into stockpot , stir it gently and cook until they are almost cooked
Step:3
To check the rice just take out and bite into a few grains . they should be cooked but still have a slight bite , strain the rice out using a large spider or a sieve and transfer it into a large sieve or a plate
Step:4
After you have transferred all the rice , fluff it up using a fork so that all the excess steam escapes and the carry forward cooking stops . Let the rice rest and cool down completely . Meanwhile you can do the other prep
Step:5
Blanch the spinach in hot water for 15-20 seconds then transfer it into ice cold water , Add the blanched spinach into a mixer jar along with the remaining ingredients of the paste and blend it into a fine paste
Step:6
Set a tawa or any flat bottomed vessel over high flame and let it get hot . Add butter and oil , let it heat up and then add cumin seeds and onion , stir well and cook the onion over high flame until they turn slightly light golden brown
Step:7
Then add all the remaining veggies , stir well and cook for 1-2 minute . Add the spinach pate along with all the powdered spices , salt and sugar , add a splash of hot water and cook all the ingredients for 3-4 minutes
Step:8
Then add the cooled down rice , along with kasuri methi , lemon juice , garam masala and fresh coriander , stir well . Your delicious hariyali tawa pulao is ready , serve it hot with some raita and enjoy it