Tofu Brown Rice Pulao

A healthy, protein rice pulao recipe with tofu, vegetables and brown rice is a complete meal in itself.
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A healthy, protein rice pulao recipe with tofu, vegetables and brown rice is a complete meal in itself. It’s perfect for days when you want something quick and light, and goes well with raita or plain yogurt.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Soybean Oil
  • 1 large Onion, finely chopped
  • 5-6 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 Capsicum, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 200 grams Tofu, cut into half inch pieces
  • 3 cups cooked Brown Rice
  • Salt to taste

Methods

  • Heat half the oil in a frying pan and add the tofu pieces. Pan fry them till golden brown on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a wok or kadhai and add onion and garlic. Saute for 4-5 minutes till the onions are translucent. Add carrots and capsicum and a splash of water. Cook the vegetables for a few minutes till slightly tender.
  • Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder and salt. Mix well and add tofu. Toss the tofu pieces so that the spices coat them.
  • Add the brown rice and stir fry till everything is mixed well. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.