This simple Tawa Pulao can be done in a jiffy, using left over rice, else rice has to be cooked separately and cooled.

Cut the onions length wise, carrots into juliennes & boil the green peas as well.

The potatoes had to be boiled, peeled and cut into squares

This is the dish, prepared in the streets of Mumbai,normally by the pav bhaji walas, in the Tawa where they heat the bhaji, hence the name.

To start, take a big Tawa if you do not have it, you can always take a big nonstick pan, heat and add the butter to it.

When it starts melting, start adding whole garam masalas one by one.

Now add the onions and fry till golden brown,add some salt to make the process faster.

Once its done, add the capsicum (if you have), then carrots, potatoes and green peas and add some more salt and cook for five minutes.

Now add turmeric powder, pepper powder, chilli powder, pepper powder, garam masala powder, pav bahji masala and finally add the tomato puree. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add the rice now and mix well. Garnish with coriander and mint leaves.

Piping hot Tawa pulao is ready and serve it with curd or raitha of your choice.