Baked Tawa Pulao – Indian Spiced Rice Bake

This Tawa Pulao – Spiced Rice casserole wants simply 1 Pan and 1 step! Dump and completed bake with veggies and warming Indian spices. Function a major with added chickpeas or as a facet together with your favourite curry. 1 step 1 pan dump and bake! Gluten-free. Nutfree soyfree

At present, I’m obsessive about this Baked Spiced Rice Casserole aka. Tawa Pulao! Such a straightforward recipe that makes use of largely pantry staples and will be made with frozen veggies, canned veggies or contemporary ones. Use no matter you want and have obtainable.

As for the spices – I do know – the checklist is lengthy however for those who don’t have a few of them, you’ll be able to simply use extra of the others. Curry powder could be an awesome substitute for garam masala and paprika or cayenne pepper can be utilized intead of chili powder.

Be happy to serve this as a facet alongside your favourite vegan protein or make it a major. Or simply add some chickpeas or lentils to up the protein.

Why it will grow to be a favourite!

• 1 Step 1 pan recipe
• Dump and bake!
• excellent rice texture
• low lively time within the kitchen
• allergy pleasant

Extra Rice Casseroles:

Tex Mex Rice Casserole

Baked Vegan Mushroom Rice

Baked Kitchari Casserole (Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole)

Chana Pulao- Baked chickpea rice casserole

Substances:

• I wish to make this recipe with Indian white basmati rice – it makes the fluffiest end result. be sure to rinse it nicely and soak it for not 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

Suggestions & Variations:

• For variation, you can even add a can of chickpeas to the rice or add some veggie crumbles or high it with some toasted cashews for extra protein.
• You should utilize frozen greens, simply thaw them for not less than 10 minutes earlier than utilizing
• I wish to sprinkle the casserole with contemporary chopped cilantro and lemon juice for garnish
• for further warmth use ¼ teaspoon cayenne as a substitute of paprika or add it extra to the paprika

The way to make Baked Spiced Rice -Tawa Pulao:

Wash and soak the rice, for those who haven’t already. Prep the remainder of the substances.

Brush the oil in an 8×10 or an analogous measurement baking dish then add drained rice and the remainder of the substances and blend nicely and even it out.

Cowl it with parchment and bake at 400F (205C) for 30-35 minutes. Examine on the 30 minute mark if the rice is finished, if not then proceed to bake it for one more 5–8 minutes after which test once more.

The rice will proceed to cook dinner within the warmth so that you need it to be nearly completed.

Then take the dish out of the oven, let it sit lined for one more 3-4 minutes.

Then fluff up the rice with a spatula or fork. Style and regulate salt and taste. You’ll be able to 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 facet with Indian curries or dal(lentils)