This Tawa Pulao – Spiced Rice casserole wants simply 1 Pan and 1 step! Dump and achieved bake with veggies and warming Indian spices. Function a fundamental with added chickpeas or as a aspect along with your favourite curry. 1 step 1 pan dump and bake! Gluten-free. Nutfree soyfree
Presently, I’m obsessive about this Baked Spiced Rice Casserole aka. Tawa Pulao! Such a simple recipe that makes use of principally pantry staples and could be made with frozen veggies, canned veggies or contemporary ones. Use no matter you want and have out there.
As for the spices – I do know – the record is lengthy however in case you don’t have a few of them, you’ll be able to simply use extra of the others. Curry powder could be a fantastic substitute for garam masala and paprika or cayenne pepper can be utilized intead of chili powder.
Be happy to serve this as a aspect alongside your favourite vegan protein or make it a fundamental. Or simply add some chickpeas or lentils to up the protein.
Why this can change into a favourite!
- 1 Step 1 pan recipe
- Dump and bake!
- excellent rice texture
- low lively time within the kitchen
- allergy pleasant
Extra Rice Casseroles:
Baked Kitchari Casserole (Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole)
Chana Pulao- Baked chickpea rice casserole
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Wash and soak the rice, in case you haven’t already. Prep the remainder of the elements. Brush oil in a 8×10 or an analogous dimension baking dish, then add drained rice and the remainder of the elements and blend properly and even it out.
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Cowl with parchment and bake at 400F (205C) for 30-35 minutes. Test on the 30 minute mark if the rice is finished, if not then proceed to bake it for an additional 5–8 minutes after which verify once more. Rice will proceed to cook dinner within the warmth so that you need it to be nearly achieved.
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Then take the dish out of the oven, let it sit coated for an additional 3-4 minutes.
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Then fluff the rice with a spatula or fork. Style and regulate salt and taste, you’ll be able to add salt whereas fluffing after which serve. Serve with non dairy yogurt raita Or serve it as a aspect with Indian curries or dal(lentils)
Convert right into a meal with protein: add in a can of chickpeas to the rice or add some veggie crumbles or prime it with some toasted cashews or crisped tofu for extra protein.
This recipe is gluten-free, Soyfree, nutfree
Storage: Retailer refrigerated in a closed container for upto 3 days. Reheat in a skillet, microwave or oven
Brown rice: brown rice takes for much longer to cook dinner and can want an hour or so bake time. Add scorching boiling broth and bake, verify at 50 minutes. Alternatively ,parboil the brown rice for 20 minutes, then add to the casserole dish, use 1 cup scorching water/broth as an alternative of two cups and proceed recipe as written.
Range prime: Sauté the spices and all veggies in a saucepan over medium warmth for 4-5 minutes. Then add the tomato purée, rice, water and salt. Combine properly. Carry to a boil. Then decrease the warmth to low. Cowl with a lid and cook dinner for 11-12 minutes.
Energy: 236kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 6g, Fats: 2g, Saturated Fats: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 1g, Sodium: 345mg, Potassium: 301mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 3713IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 2mg
Diet data is routinely calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Components:
- I prefer to make this recipe with Indian white basmati rice – it makes the fluffiest outcome. be certain that to rinse it properly and soak it for no less than 10 minutes
- some oil is added to reinforce taste and to maintain the rice grains from sticking collectively
- spices: floor coriander. Pav bhaji masala or garam masala, cumin, cardamom, dill, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Kashmiri chili powder and salt in addition to bay leaves
- the rice is cooked in a mixture of water with some tomato puree added for shade and acidity
- we add 1 ½ to 2 cups of greens – contemporary or frozen
- garnishes: lemon juice and cilantro
Ideas & Variations:
- For variation, you too can add a can of chickpeas to the rice or add some veggie crumbles or prime it with some toasted cashews for extra protein.
- You should use frozen greens, simply thaw them for no less than 10 minutes earlier than utilizing
- I prefer to sprinkle the casserole with contemporary chopped cilantro and lemon juice for garnish
- for additional warmth use ¼ teaspoon cayenne as an alternative of paprika or add it further to the paprika
The way to make Baked Spiced Rice -Tawa Pulao:
Wash and soak the rice, in case you haven’t already. Prep the remainder of the elements.
Brush the oil in an 8×10 or an analogous dimension baking dish then add drained rice and the remainder of the elements and blend properly and even it out.
Cowl it with parchment and bake at 400F (205C) for 30-35 minutes. Test on the 30 minute mark if the rice is finished, if not then proceed to bake it for an additional 5–8 minutes after which verify once more.
The rice will proceed to cook dinner within the warmth so that you need it to be nearly achieved.
Then take the dish out of the oven, let it sit coated for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Then fluff up the rice with a spatula or fork. Style and regulate salt and taste. You possibly can add pinches of salt whereas fluffing up the rice, if wanted. Garnish with cilantro and squeezes of lemon
What to serve with this Baked Masala Rice Casserole?
Serve with non dairy yogurt raita or serve it as a aspect with Indian curries or dal(lentils)
