Recipe

Veg Soya Pulao Recipe (Quick, Comforting & Protein-Rich)

Team Chukde

30/12/2025

When you’re craving something quick, comforting, and wholesome, this Veg Soya Pulao is a perfect choice. It’s light on the stomach, filling, and comes together without much effort—ideal for busy lunches or relaxed dinners.

Start by soaking the soya chunks in hot water for 5 minutes. Once soft, squeeze out all the excess water properly to remove any raw smell. Transfer the soya to a bowl and add thick curd, haldi, laal mirch, and salt. Mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes. This small step makes a big difference to the final taste.

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add jeera and whole spices and let them crackle. Add sliced onions and cook until they turn golden. Now add tomatoes and capsicum, followed by turmeric, dhania powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Roast the masala well for 3–4 minutes until aromatic and slightly glossy.

Add the marinated soya chunks and cook for another 2 minutes so they absorb the masala. Now add soaked rice, water, green chilli, ginger, lemon slice, fresh coriander, and mint. Mix gently, close the lid, and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Once the pressure releases, fluff the pulao lightly and serve hot with curd or raita. Simple, comforting, and packed with flavour.

Ingredients

For Soya Marination

• 1 cup soya chunks
• ¼ cup thick curd
• ¼ tsp haldi
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste

For Pulao

• 1 cup rice (washed and soaked)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp jeera
• Whole spices: cinnamon ceylon, tej patta, chakri phool, badi elaichi, laung
• 2 onions (sliced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• ¼ cup capsicum (chopped)
• ½ tsp haldi
• 1 tsp dhania powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Green chilli (slit)
• Ginger (julienned or chopped)
• Lemon slice
• Fresh coriander & mint

Why Chukde Spices?

For dishes like pulao, spices should enhance—not overpower—the rice. Chukde Spices bring clean aroma, balanced heat, and consistent flavour. Their haldi, dhania, red chilli, and garam masala work beautifully in rice-based dishes, making the pulao fragrant and well-rounded.

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FAQs – Veg Soya Pulao

1. How do I remove the raw smell from soya chunks?

Soak them in hot water, then squeeze out all the water properly. Marinating with curd also helps a lot.

2. Can I make this pulao without ghee?

Yes, you can use oil, but ghee adds better aroma and richness.

3. Is Veg Soya Pulao good for weight management?

Yes. Soya is protein-rich and keeps you full for longer, making this a balanced meal.

4. Can I add more vegetables?

Absolutely. Peas, beans, or carrots go very well with this pulao.

5. What is the best side dish for soya pulao?

Plain curd, boondi raita, or onion raita pairs perfectly.

This Veg Soya Pulao is proof that simple ingredients + good spices = great comfort food.