Tawa Bhindi Pulao

Name: Tawa Bhindi Pulao
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Raw rice; 2 tsp Salt; 400 gms Okra or bhindi,thinly sliced; 3 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 2 tsp Red chilli powder; 2 tbsp Pav bhaaji masala,heaped; 2 nos Bay leaves; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 nos Onion sliced thinly; 1/2 cup Spring onions chopped; 1/4 cup Coriander leaves chopped

ZMA @zesty5

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My innovative take on the popular Rice dish from Mumbai. The star vegetable here is ofcourse Okra or Bhindi. I have kept the same ingredients required for making this famous Pulao except for the change in the vegetable being added. You will definitely love this variation and Bhindi has never tasted so much better, Trust me friends. This fabulous twist by me is a one to reckon with. This will be a perfect meal on any given day. Serve it with Pickle, Sabzi or any Raita of your choice.
An interesting twist given to the famous Tawa Pulao of Mumbai by me. With the addition of Okra or Bhindi or Lady's finger, it becomes an amazing fusion recipe. It tastes too yum and is made so very easily with just a few spices that are handy.

Though in original version, there are Green Peas too. You can however skip that in this variation. If you have them handy, you can go ahead. And this can be made with many Vegetable of your choice.
I have attached below the other variations done by me. You can have a look at it.
The best part is that it can be made with the leftovers too. Actually as a matter of fact, the original one underlines this important message that food should not be wasted and put to use wisely.

If you have a kitty party or a small get together, you can make this in a jiffy for your folks. Simple and delicious treat for all. It's a best one for that choti moti bhook also.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

If you have a kitty party or a small get together, you can make this in a jiffy for your folks. Simple and delicious treat for all. It's a best one for that choti moti bhook also.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

If you have a kitty party or a small get together, you can make this in a jiffy for your folks. Simple and delicious treat for all. It's a best one for that choti moti bhook also.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

If you have a kitty party or a small get together, you can make this in a jiffy for your folks. Simple and delicious treat for all. It's a best one for that choti moti bhook also.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

35 minutes

5 servings

2 cupsRaw rice
2 tspSalt
400 gmsOkra or bhindi,thinly sliced
3 tbspGhee
1 tspCumin seeds
1 tbspGinger garlic paste
1/2 tspTurmeric
2 tspRed chilli powder
2 tbspPav bhaaji masala,heaped
2nos Bay leaves
2 tbspTomato paste
1nos Onion sliced thinly
1/2 cupSpring onions chopped
1/4 cupCoriander leaves chopped

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Steps

35 minutes

1

First off, soak rice for about 20 minutes. Cook it al dente. Drain and keep aside. In a pan, heat oil and saute onions first. Add in the ginger garlic paste next and saute for another minute. Now add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook till soft and mushy.
2

Add in the rest of the spices along with the salt and saute for another minute. At this point, add in the thinly sliced okra to it.
3

Keep the heat on a low and simmer it for around another 10-12 minutes or till the raw smell disappears. Cover it and let it simmer without adding any water. After 12 minutes, add the cooked rice and stir well.
4

Cover with a lid again and allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes or so. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with any raita of your choice.

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ZMA @zesty5

on April 06, 2020 22:54

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.