The best version of rice I like is plain boiled rice. Whenever we go out to any restaurant for dining, people get surprised when I order Plain rice as an accomplishment for my curries and Daal while everyone around me excited for spicy Biryani or at least fresh and fragrant Jeera rice. I belong to that rare species of humans who would prefer to have plain rice with dal without any other condiments and spices added to it. I just love that less spicy, bland sort of taste as it is.




Beetroot Tawa Pulao
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold n plain boiled rice – Basmati will work best for this recipe
- ½ cup grated Beetroot – water squeezed out
- ½ cup green peas
- 1/4 cup Sweet corn kernels - optional
- 1 carrot – diced small
- 2 onions – chopped
- 4-5 green chillies – chopped fine
- 1 medium tomato – chopped small
- 5-6 Large Garlic pods – grated or chopped
- ½ inch piece of ginger – sliced thin or grated
- A pinch of Asafoetida
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Red Chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder each
- ½ tsp Paprika optional
- 1 tbsp Butter / Ghee
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
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Heat ghee/butter in a broad flat-bottomed Pan, and fry garlic and green chillies into it. Add a pinch of Salt and turmeric to it and just sauté for 10 sec.
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Add the cold rice, separating it with fork or spatula, mixing well with the garlic chilli butter. Keep the flame low, and frequently stir this without covering up. You may sprinkle some water on top, if it gets too try. But remember, we don’t want very moist rice, but just well-cooked fluffy texture. So don’t overdo the water
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Once its done, take it off in another plate. Now in the same Pan, heat oil. Add asafoetida and after frying for like half a minute add chopped onion and ginger into it. Fry till it gets browned.
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Throw in all the other vegetables and remaining spices, and adjust salt etc.
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Cook this covered for 10-12 minutes on a low-medium flame, stirring in between. When done, add in the cooked rice and mix well but very gently, taking care not to break the rice apart.
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Keep the flame medium and stir this continuously for another minute. Turn off and garnish with Paprika and Black Pepper, with some sprigs of Cilantro on top.
Recipe Notes
Frying both the rice and the veggies is an important step for this specific dish. You could also go ahead with the general tadka method and fry the vegetables first and then add plain boiled rice into the wok directly. Frying them separately definitely churns out a distinct flavour though.
This Pulao tastes great when served fresh and hot straight from the griddle since it tends to get watery when cold.
Cut a piece of onion alongside and serve with Raita, Chutney and some mild Curry.
Some other rice dishes that are as healthy as they are delicious:
Wow colorful and healthy rice.
How interesting! Tawa pulao sounds a lot like paella. I’ll have to give your version a go. Ann x
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Looks really tasty!! The he bright colour makes it more tempting!
You making me drool now…tempting rice nupur
delicious and flavourful recipe… beautiful clicks…
Love anything with beets and this looks fab
looks really good. nice pics. thanks for dropping by. i like ur blog. hopefully we can stay connected 🙂
Wow ! What a color !! Real healthy and tasty food…
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love its color.. haven’t heard of this tawa pulao, a new recipe to me.. 🙂
Mouthwatering!! beetroot is a nice addition..Terrific pics!!!
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Tempting rice . nice clicks
nupur..that looks really really yum..that first pic stole my heart n what a nice orange container! i love rice in any form n have to try hard to not eat them on a regular basis.
The tawa pulao looks super delicious. Love the color 🙂
Healthy and looks amazing 🙂
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delicious and flavourful recipe… beautiful clicks…
wow the color is so impressive!!! looks so fabulous!!
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Very pleasing and flavourful tawa pulao,love that orange bwol..looks incredible.
looks delicious
Wow,this dish look super yumm Nupur..
(I went back to college day memories,where my mom used to make this for my lunch box)
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I like rice plain also but it is fun to mix it up on occasion! This looks great!
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pulao variations are something the hubby loves to cook!!..will forward this to him..lets see how he makes it 🙂
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awesome recipe…very inviting …love it
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hi there! first time here…nice blog and love the colourful pulav. yummylicious!
Looks wonderful..i must try
Thats a colourful looking pulav Nupur,I m a fan of one pot meal as it makes my Job easier …
very colorful and yummy rice Nupur…luv beets 🙂
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Looks super appetizing Nupur and u are just like my husband who orders plain rice when outing 😉
Nice and healthy pulao with beet.
I like plain steamed rice and also my pulaos…this one looks so vibrant….love the colours!
Delicious and healthy pulao! It has a lovely color! Thanks for stopping by my space! 🙂
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Plain rice was my fav too but not anymore after seeing this stunning pulao. Its flavorful, colorful and attraction to the highest degree.
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loving that orange handi nupur!! Very flavorful n tempting rice indeed!!! 🙂
Happy New Year Nupur. Very nice Pulao recipe. Will try this. I loved your Orange coloured Handi and the clicks. If you don t mind sharing, then may I know what cookware it is?